Hans De Marie Heungoup: in the Central African Republic, "the rebels want to sow doubt and economically asphyxiate Bangui"
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Mixed patrols between the ISF (internal security forces) and Minusca took place in the PK5 district in Bangui after the clashes at the end of December. (Image of illustration) © RFI / Charlotte Cosset
By: Carine Frenk Follow
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Bangui is under curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Central African capital suffered attacks by CPC rebels on Monday, the first since the coalition was formed last December.
The CPC has reached the gates of Bangui despite the presence, alongside the Central African armed forces, the United Nations mission Minusca, Russians and Rwandans.
Calm was certainly restored yesterday Thursday, but how to interpret these attacks, why are they taking place at the moment?
What are the rebels looking for?
Analysis by Hans De Marie Heungoup, researcher on Central Africa, specialist in the Central African Republic, at International Crisis Group.
Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Touadéra