source: AFP; Twitter
actor1: UPC: Union for Peace in the Central African Republic
actor2: Anti-Balaka
location: Bakouma
notes: 31 December. UPC and FPRC forces attacked Bakouma and clashed with Anti-Balaka and FACA forces. At least a dozen people were killed (coded as 12), including Sultan Madambari, who had ties to Anti-Balaka forces. Homes were burned and property was looted. Many of the residents fled as the UPC and FPRC took control of the town. Joint MINUSCA/FACA forces deployed the next day to initiate talks.