2016 escape from Bangui

2016 escape from Bangui
Part of the Central African Republic Civil War and Siege of PK5 district
Vehicles from the convoy seized by MINUSCA near Sibut
Date 12 August – mid-September 2016 Location Central African Republic Result Partial ex-Séléka victory At least some figthers managed to reach rebel-controlled territory
Belligerents
ex-Séléka	Central African Armed Forces MINUSCA Anti-balaka
Commanders and leaders
Haroun Gaye Abdoulaye Hissène Mahamat Tidjani  (POW)  (WIA)	Unknown
Strength
35 people, seven vehicles
Casualties and losses
Multiple killed, 16 captured, all vehicles and most weapons lost	Three peacekeepers injured

On 12 August 2016 35 ex-Séléka fighters escaped besieged PK5 district in Bangui and after travelling more than 600 km^[1] and clashing multiple times with security forces some of them managed to reach rebel-controlled towns of Kaga-Bandoro and N'Délé, some were killed and 11 were arrested and sentenced to life in prison.