Central African Patriotic Movement | |
Native Name: | Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique |
Native Name Lang: | fr |
War: | Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present) |
Active: | 2015– |
Leaders: | Mahamat al-Khatim Idriss Ahmed El-Bachar |
Headquarters: | Kaga-Bandoro (until 2021) Kabo (until 2021) Moyenne-Sido (until 2021) N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021)[1] |
Area: | Central African Republic:
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Partof: | Coalition of Patriots for Change (since 2020) |
Allies: | FPRC |
Split: | Séléka |
Opponents: |
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Battles: | 2018 Batangafo clashes |
Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC, French: Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic based in the northwestern part of the country.[2]
MPC was formed in July 2015 by Mahamat Al-Khatim. In October 2016, they were accused in taking part in attack which killed 37 civilians, however Al-Khatim denied these claims.[3] In May 2018, MNLC leader, Ahmat Bahar announced that his group was merging with MPC. On 17 December 2020, MPC joined Coalition of Patriots for Change.[4]