Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC, French: Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique) was a rebel group in the Central African Republic which was present in southern parts of the country.
| Union for Peace in the Central African Republic | |
|---|---|
| Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique | |
UPC fighters in Alindao, 2019 | |
| Leaders | Ali Darassa |
| Dates of operation | 17 September 2014 – 10 July 2025 |
| Split from | Séléka |
| Headquarters | Bambari (2014–17) Alindao (2017–2020) Bokolobo (2020–2021) Boyo (2021–2025) |
| Active regions | Southern part of Central African Republic |
| Part of | Coalition of Patriots for Change (2020–2025) |
| Opponents | FACA Wagner Group (since 2020) MINUSCA (sometimes) Anti-balaka (until 2020) FPRC (sometimes) Azande Ani Kpi Gbe |
| Battles and wars | Central African Republic Civil War
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History
UPC was formed on 17 September 2014 by Ali Darassa from the ex-Séléka elements. Their initial headquarters was Bambari, however they were forced to retreat on 6 March 2017. 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. On 17 December 2020, the UPC joined the Coalition of Patriots for Change.
A peace agreement was concluded on April 19, 2025, between the Central African government and the armed groups 3R and UPC. They were officially dissolved on July 10, 2025, during a ceremony held in Bangui.
War crimes
On 29 January 2019, 18 people were killed and 23 wounded when UPC fighters opened fire during a funeral ceremony in Ippy. Between 2016 and 2020 UPC killed more than 1300 people. On 6 October 2021, 34 civilians were killed by alleged UPC rebels in the Matchika massacre.
Organization
UPC used to profit from gold and diamond mines in areas it controlled including the Ndassima mine, whose control they share with the FPRC. They also profited from controlling cattle markets in Mobaye and Kouango.
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