2021 Boyo killings

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Boyo killings
Part of Central African Republic Civil War
Boyo
LocationBoyo, Ouaka, Central African Republic
Date6–16 December 2021
TargetUPC rebels, Muslim civilians
Attack type
Massacre
WeaponsFirearms, grenades, machetes
Deaths27+ killed
Injured12+ injured
Victims1,500 displaced
PerpetratorsAnti-balaka (pro-government faction)
No. of participants
240
MotiveIslamophobia
Accused
  • Edmond Obrou Patrick
  • Nzapawouyome Bernard alias "Sossengué"
  • Gonede Jospin alias "Jojo"
Charges
  • War cimes
  • Crimes against humanity

Between 6 and 16 December 2021, a number of Muslim civilians were killed and injured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by government forces and Russian mercenaries in the Boyo commune, located in the Ouaka prefecture of the Central African Republic (CAR). These civilians were attacked for their alleged links with Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC) rebels. The attacks are part of the larger CAR Civil War which has been ongoing since 2012.

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