Central African Republic Civil War
The CAR civil war pits the government (supported by Wagner Group mercenaries since 2018) against a coalition of rebel groups under the Coalition des Patriotes pour le Changement (CPC). CAR is one of the world's most resource-rich and governance-poor countries, with diamonds, gold, and uranium beneath the conflict zones. Wagner forces control significant mining operations.
Dossier summary
Current conflict profile
The CAR civil war pits the government (supported by Wagner Group mercenaries since 2018) against a coalition of rebel groups under the Coalition des Patriotes pour le Changement (CPC). CAR is one of the world's most resource-rich and governance-poor countries, with diamonds, gold, and uranium beneath the conflict zones. Wagner forces control significant mining operations.
Persistence drivers
Why this conflict persists
The conflict persists because diamond and gold revenues sustain both government-aligned Wagner forces and rebel groups simultaneously. No party has incentive to fully end a war that funds extraction operations. UN peacekeepers (MINUSCA) lack the mandate to address political-economic drivers.
Human and economic impact
Displacement, fatalities, and economic pressure
The live side tables for actors, displacement timeseries, economy rows, forecasts, events, and timeline are currently empty for this conflict, so this static dossier uses the verified inline conflict record.
Outlook
Risk and spillover assessment
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