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Ouaka prefecture, Central African Republic: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Ouaka prefecture, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 276,710 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Ouaka prefecture, Central African Republic eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 1 events compared with 2 in the prior quarter (-50%). Estimated deaths: 4.
The 12-month total for Ouaka prefecture stands at 5 events and 29 estimated deaths. That is +25% on the previous 12 months. 80% of events were classed as one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths in the same period: 28. Relative to population, that is 18.1 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians (4 events, 25 estimated deaths).
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Events in Ouaka prefecture, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Ouaka prefecture, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bambari sub-prefecture | 5 | 29 |
37,803 internally displaced people recorded in Ouaka as of 30 Nov 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | Bambari sub-prefecture Ouaka prefecture | Government of Russia vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia | 4 | 25 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 8 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians | 4 | 25 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 4 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 20% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Ouaka prefecture in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Ouaka prefecture between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 29 deaths.
Is violence in Ouaka prefecture increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Ouaka prefecture?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Russia (4 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Ouaka prefecture?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Ouaka prefecture, 80% of events over the last 12 months were one-sided violence against civilians.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Central African Republic
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.