[1] In August 2021 security forces approached a former Anti-balaka leader in Bambari and asked him to remobilize his fighters to fight against UPC rebels.

FACA operations in Boyo against UPC elements resumed on 24 November 2021, causing numerous injuries and deaths on both sides among the opposing parties.

Operations continued on the roads leading to Boyo, which reportedly resulted in a number of civilian deaths and additional injuries.

From there they continued on foot through the village of Zoumoko and, on 1 December 2021, Atongo-Bakari before reaching Boyo, with the objective of neutralizing the UPC rebels and their accomplices.

[3] On 25 December 18 people were killed and 29 injured by pro-government faction of Anti-balaka in Lougba and Mandjo village on Bambari-Bakala axis.