[Regnum] Armed men have seized the border town of Am Dafok
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According to him, at least 28 people were killed in the attack. Local residents have reportedly already buried 15 of the dead. The village itself was completely destroyed, and millet and medical supplies were looted. It is also known that militants attacked the town on June 30, and it remains under their control, cut off from Bangui.
One refugee told the radio station that the attackers cross the border from Sudan to commit atrocities in Am Dafok and then return.
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Earlier, during a working visit to Moscow, CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra stated that the republic's defense forces, with the support of Russian instructors, were able to prevent a coup d'état. The head of state emphasized that Russia has supported his country in critical situations since 2020. In particular, back then, joint efforts thwarted a rebellion by a coalition of patriots who attempted to destabilize the situation and disrupt the elections.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also noted that the Central African Republic is an important partner for Russia. According to the Russian leader's press secretary, the two countries enjoy a wide range of relations, including in the area of ​​security.