Polity 3R

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Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation is a faction in the Central African Republic Civil War.

Establishment

  • September 2016: 3R captured De Gaulle town (now Koui).

Chronology

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1. Central African Republic Civil Wars

Is a series of related civil wars in the Central African Republic.

1.1. Third Central African Republic Civil War

Was a civil war that broke out in the Central African Republic initially between the Seleka-controlled Central African government and the Christian and Animist Anti-Balaka forces, loyal to the former preisdent François Bozizé. The civil war quickly developed into a conflict involving a multitude of different forces.

  • September 2016: 3R captured De Gaulle town (now Koui).
  • May 2017: 3R seized control of Niem in Koui sub-prefecture.
  • May 2017: 3R withdraws from Niem.
  • September 2017: 3R captured Bocaranga from Anti-balaka.
  • January 2019: FACA took control of Bocaranga from 3R forces.
  • May 2019: 3R captured areas in the northwest part of Ouham-Pendé Prefecture on the border with Cameroon.
  • May 2020: 3R withdrew from Baboua.
  • May 2020: 3R took control of Baboua.
  • May 2020: 3R took control of Koundjili in Ouham-Pende.
  • July 2020: 3R forces captured Bang village near Ngaoundaye.
  • July 2020: MINUSCA forces recaptured Besson from 3R forces.
  • August 2020: FACA captured Koui after battle with 3R.
  • September 2020: 3R captured four villages (Yambassa, Bavara, Bondja and Bimbi) near Paoua.
  • September 2020: 3R withdrew from Yambassa, Bavara, Bondja and Bimbi.
  • September 2020: 3R returned in Yambassa, Bavara, Bondja and Bimbi.
  • September 2020: 3R took control of Nanga-Boguila.
  • October 2020: 3R took control of Nana-Bakassa.
  • January 2023: 3R rebels attacked armed forces in Bondiba in Nana-Mambéré forcing them to withdraw.

1.1.1. Central African Counterattack with foreign support

A military campaign of the Central African Government with foreign support to reconquer the territories controlled by rebel forces.

  • March 2021: Government forces recaptured Nanga-Boguila.
  • March 2021: Rebels withdrew from Ngaoundaye and Bakouma.
  • March 2021: 3R rebels returned to Ngaoundaye.
  • March 2021: Nana-Bakassa and Kouki were reported to be under government control.
  • June 2021: Central African Republic armed forces reportedly withdrew from Koui, Man, Ndim, Wouro, Soûlé and Bowaï.
  • November 2022: UPC rebels attacked Ngouaboudou village on Bria-Ippy axis driving out armed forces.