Central African Republic Prime Minister visits Birao after Am Dafock attack, reassures residents
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Central African Prime Minister Félix Moloua and several government members visited Birao on Saturday, 65 km from Am Dafock, following a devastating attack on June 30. The attack, which occurred in Am Dafock, a border town with Sudan, caused the displacement of over 16,000 people and resulted in civilian and security force deaths, though no official casualty figures were released. The government did not identify the attackers, but the local sub-prefect, Ramadan Abdelkader, attributed the assault to "ex-Séléka associated with elements of the Rapid Support Forces RSF from Sudan." Sudan has been experiencing a deadly war since April 2023 between government forces and RSF paramilitaries. Moloua, accompanied by the Ministers of Defense, Justice, Interior, Disarmament, and Humanitarian Action, was greeted by hundreds of residents. He stated upon arrival, "Peace is dearly acquired, we must preserve it." A significant security presence, including Zambian peacekeepers, Central African soldiers, and Russian Wagner paramilitary group elements, was deployed in Birao. Residents expressed relief at the high-level visit, with Mahamat Ahmat, a Birao resident, saying, "We are happy to see a high authority of our country here. It reassures us. It shows us that our authorities have not abandoned us." The Prime Minister met with humanitarian actors, traditional chiefs, and peace advocates. The Minister of Disarmament, Tomou Dey, condemned the rebels' actions, describing them as mostly "foreigners
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