Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central African Republic


Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central African Republic is a rebel group in the Central African Republic which controls most of the northern part of the country including the prefecture capitals: Bria, Kaga-Bandoro and N'Délé.

History

FPRC was formed on 10 June in Birao. They quickly gained control over the northern prefectures. They were one of the parties of February 2019 peace deal. On September 2019 they lost control of Birao. On 17 February 2020 FPRC fighters tried to recapture Birao by attacking local MINUSCA forces. Their attack was repelled and 12 fighters were killed.

Organization

FPRC operates parallel state in the northern part of Central African Republic. They have their own police, genderams, prisons and military bases. They collect taxes and fees. They profit from gold and diamond mines in areas they control including Ndassima mine which they share control with UPC.