A violent attack carried out by unidentified armed men in Diki, in the northwestern region of the Central African Republic, resulted in the death of thirteen civilians and left two others injured.
In a tragic act of violence, the village of Diki, located about 500 km north of the capital Bangui and near the Chadian border, was targeted in a deadly attack by dozens of unidentified armed men. The assailants deceived the villagers by gathering them under the pretense of engaging in a conversation, only to suddenly open fire, causing a devastating tragedy.
According to reports from “Koaci,” the attackers lured the men of the village into a gathering, claiming to have a discussion, and then abruptly opened fire, resulting in a devastating tragedy.
This attack comes just after the constitutional referendum organized by President Faustin Archange Touadéra. However, this referendum was boycotted by major opposition parties, civil society organizations, and armed groups. The proposed new constitutional text includes extending the presidential term from five to seven years and removing the term limit.
President Touadéra has faced strong criticism as his opponents accuse him of seeking to stay in power by using this controversial constitutional reform. This situation of political tension raises concerns about the stability of the country, with tragic consequences for innocent civilians caught in the midst of violence.
