Republic of Logone
Republic of Logone
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2015–2021 | |
Arabic · Sango | |
Government | Republic |
History | |
• Independence declaration from the Central African Republic | 14 December 2015 |
• Disestablished | 2021 |
Area | |
• Total | 217,101 km2 (83,823 sq mi) |
Population | |
• 2003 census | 297,861 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The Republic of Logone (
Background
Islam is a minority religion in the Central African Republic, practiced by approximately 15% of the population in 2012, with 85% of the population of practicing Christianity.[3]
In March 2013, during the
History
On 14 December 2015, Adam's spokesman,
Louisa Lombard, a professor of anthropology at the Yale University, explained that it is possible that declaration of a new republic was a negotiating tactic for upcoming elections or a method for increasing influence, and that the rebels did not really believe that it is feasible to create a new state.[10]
Besides FPRC the independence of Republic of Logone has been supported by MPC, RPRC and MLCJ armed groups.[4]
On 10 April 2021, Kaga-Bandoro was recaptured by government forces.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Central African Republic: January 2016 Monthly Forecast: Security Council Report". Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Muslim rebels declare autonomous state in Central African Republic". The Washington Post. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ a b Fouchard, Anthony; André, James (13 July 2016). "Centrafrique: à la rencontre des ex-rebelles putschistes". France 24 (in French).
- ^ a b Splintered warfare: Alliances, affiliations, and agendas of armed factions and politicomilitary groups in the Central African Republic, August 2017
- ^ Dembassa-Kette, Crispin. "Rebel declares autonomous state in Central African Republic". af.reuters.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2017.
- ^ Pike, John. "Seleka". Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ "Voting extended for Central African referendum after violence". Reuters. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Rebels in Central African Republic Seek Muslim-Christian States". 16 December 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ "Rebel declares new state in Central African Republic". Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ "Central African Republic: CAR Rebel Leader Declares Autonomous State". 16 December 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2017 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ "Centrafrique: l'armée et ses alliés reprennent la ville stratégique de Kaga-Bandoro". fr.news.yahoo.com (in French). Retrieved 12 April 2021.