actor1: CPJP: Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace
actor2: Military Forces of Chad (1990-2021)
notes: CPJP capture town from army, who had controlled it since Nov.15 (from UN). 12 soldiers killed, 1 CPJP, and at least 11 captured, including head of Presidential Guard and deputy. The CPJP initiated the attack. Government forces claimed to have regained the area after air and ground battles on the night of 25 to 26 October, however fighting continued in the following days and the rebels were said to have been entirely removed from the town by Chadian forces after air and ground fighting over 29-30 November. 71 persons are reported killed after the fighting in Birao, including 65 CPJP rebels (fatalities spread over several days of fighting).
target_text: actor1: CPJP: Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace, actor2: Military Forces of Chad (1990-2021)