Union for Peace in the Central African Republic

Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC, French: Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic which controls southern parts of the country.

[3] On 10 January 2019, they launched a heavy attack on MINUSCA forces in Bambari vowing to recapture the city.

They were repelled and in response Portuguese paratroopers raided their base in Bokolobo, seizing some weapons and destroying some checkpoints.

[5] On 29 January 2019, 18 people were killed and 23 wounded when UPC fighters opened fire during a funeral ceremony in Ippy.

[7] On 6 October 2021, 34 civilians were killed by alleged UPC rebels in Matchika massacre.

Territories under control of UPC