Séléka takeover (2012–2013) Séléka–Anti-balaka conflict (2013–2020) CPC rebellion (2020–) On 6 October 2021, 34 civilians were murdered in an attack on Matchika village in the Central African Republic.
On 5 October 2021 around 12:00 an 18-wheeler truck carrying passengers and goods[1] left the city of Bambari for Alindao.
Then they opened fire on the disembarked passengers, killing many including men, women and children.
[2] In a video shared on social media one of attackers was shouting "Allah Akbar" reportedly imitating Arabic language.
[4] Initially rebels from Union for Peace in the Central African Republic led by Ali Darassa were blamed for the massacre.