Anti-Balaka

The Anti-Balaka are a militia group in the Central African Republic, composed mainly of local fighters who oppose the Muslim-majority Seleka coalition. Originally formed as self-defense groups, they escalated into armed factions involved in violent conflicts, aiming to protect local communities and assert their political and ethnic interests. Their actions have contributed to ongoing violence and instability in the region, highlighting the complex ethnic and religious tensions that affect the country's peace process.