Séléka takeover (2012–2013) Séléka–Anti-balaka conflict (2013–2020) CPC rebellion (2020–) During May 2017, a massacre occurred in the Central African Republic town of Bangassou after Anti-balaka militias launched an attack in the area.

On 13 May 2017 around 600 to 700 Anti-balaka fighters entered Bangassou, attacking a MINUSCA base and a Muslim Tokoyo neighborhood.

More than 3,000 people escaped their homes seeking refugee in a hospital, cathedral and mosque.

On 15 May MINUSCA forces managed to recapture key points in the city freeing hostages from mosque.

They were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms and murder.