| 5,982,449 |
-4.29833 |
15.22888 |
Republic of Congo |
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Ninja Nsiloulou militiamen allegedly infiltrated Brazzaville and attacked a military position in Mayanga and the central police station of Djoue, as well as the police stations of the Bacongo, Makelekele, Lemina and Kinsoudi neighbourhoods, all in the southern areas said to be loyal to the opposition. These police stations were burned, along with many buildings in the Makelekele area, including the mayor's office. Gun battles between the militiamen and police/military involving heavy and automatic weapons were reported. There were implications that the attacks were related to the recent presidential election, but no proof was provided. The government also accused the militiamen of committing "various atrocities on civilians". In total, 17 people, including 3 police, 2 civilians and 12 militiamen, were killed in the fighting, while 6 police were injured. At least 55 alleged Ninja militiamen were arrested. |
| 5,982,453 |
-4.45 |
15.06 |
Republic of Congo |
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Military helicopters allegedly bombed Soumouna village, near Kinkale, including the HQ of former Ninjas Nsiloulou leader Pastor Ntoumi, with no reports of casualties, after violence in Brazzaville on Apr.4. A second attack was reported the next day. The BBC also reported that further attacks had been carried out against Ntoumi's village in the area, killing the whole population based on a Facebook post, but this could not be confirmed. |
| 5,982,457 |
-4.29833 |
15.22888 |
Republic of Congo |
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President Sassou was re-elected during the Republic of Congo's 2016 presidential election. The election occurred on Mar.20, and Sassou was confirmed as the winner on Mar.24. The constitutional court of RoC validated the results on Apr.4, confirmining President Sassou's re-election. The results resulted in protests and are believed to have motivated attacks by Ninja militias on Apr.4. Upon hearing the poll, opposition supporters erected roadblocks in Makelekele |
| 5,982,461 |
-3.948 |
15.3413 |
Republic of Congo |
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Military helicopters allegedly fired on buildings in the Mayama area that former rebel leader Pastor Ntoumi had established. Clashes were also reported between the Ninjas militia and the military. |
| 5,982,465 |
-4.45 |
15.06 |
Republic of Congo |
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Military helicopters allegedly bombed Soumouna village, near Kinkale, including the HQ of former Ninjas Nsiloulou leader Pastor Ntoumi, with no reports of casualties, after violence in Brazzaville on Apr.4. A second attack was reported the next day. The BBC also reported that further attacks had been carried out against Ntoumi's village in the area, killing the whole population based on a Facebook post, but this could not be confirmed. |
| 5,982,468 |
-4.45 |
15.06 |
Republic of Congo |
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Soumouna, near Kinkale, and Mayama were reportedly struck by helicopters again on Apr.6. Although some witnesses said casualties had occurred, most reports seemed skeptical. |
| 5,982,471 |
-3.948 |
15.3413 |
Republic of Congo |
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Soumouna, near Kinkale, and Mayama were reportedly struck by helicopters again on Apr.6. Although some witnesses said casualties had occurred, most reports seemed skeptical. |
| 5,982,474 |
-3.42 |
14.55 |
Republic of Congo |
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Vindza, a previous area of residence for former leader of the Ninjas militia Pastor Ntoumi, was allegedly struck by military helicopters. A resident claimed he saw "40 shells fall early in the morning mainly on schools and houses" with the residents fleeing the area. No casualties were reported. Vindza was attacked on either Apr.6 or 7. |
| 5,982,478 |
-4.26 |
15.28 |
Republic of Congo |
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President Sassou dismissed former leader of the Ninja militia Pastor Ntoumi (Fredereic Ntoumi Bintsamou) from his post as General Delegate to the President of the Republic, following an alleged Ninja attack on Brazzaville and military assaults on areas believed to be loyal to Pastor Ntoumi in Pool region. |
| 5,982,481 |
-4.45 |
15.06 |
Republic of Congo |
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Military helicopters were reported to have again attacked several localities in Pool region which are seen as loyal to former leader of the Ninja militia Pastor Ntoumi. Soumouna, near Kinkale, Mayama and Vindza have been hit, some more than once, in recent days. Although some witnesses said casualties had occurred, most reports seemed skeptical. |
