CAR PM warns armed groups after attack on town near Sudan border

What Happened

On June 30, armed groups attacked the border town of Am Dafock in the Vakaga region of the Central African Republic, killing members of the military, security forces, and civilians, according to local reports. No official casualty figures were confirmed, but the attack displaced thousands. Prime Minister Félix Moloua traveled to Birao, about 65 km from Am Dafock, on Saturday to reassure the population, inaugurate a health center, and call on armed groups to join the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program, stating that 'the fun is over' and urging them to 'turn the page.' The area has been destabilized by the conflict in neighboring Sudan between the Sudanese regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023.

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Why It Matters

The attack highlights the spillover of Sudan's civil war into the Central African Republic, where armed groups exploit the porous border to launch incursions, further destabilizing the already fragile Vakaga region and testing the government's ability to enforce disarmament and maintain security amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.

Watch For

Whether armed groups heed the prime minister's DDR call, the potential for retaliatory or follow-up attacks near the Sudan border, and any official casualty confirmations or humanitarian assessments from Am Dafock that could shape future security and aid responses.