Séléka takeover (2012–2013) Séléka–Anti-balaka conflict (2013–2020) CPC rebellion (2020–) On 16 and 17 January 2022, at least 65 civilians were killed by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group who were supported by armed forces in the villages of Aïgbado and Yanga near Bria in the Central African Republic during an operation against rebels from the Coalition of Patriots for Change.

Rebels from Union for Peace in the Central African Republic who were present in nearby areas, attacked them injuring four mercenaries.

[4] After the event Wagner Group mercenaries laid down landmines to prevent peacekeepers from reaching the village.

Local fishermen reportedly have fished out at least 14 bodies including women and children from La Kotto river.

[7] United Nations peacekeepers (MINUSCA) reportedly deployed humanitarian teams to the area to assess the situation and investigate killings.