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[[File:Drapeau cpsnm.png|23px]] [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty|CPSNM]]<br>[[File:DHKP.svg|23px]] [[Makanian Workers' Army|AOM]]<br>'''Supported by:'''
{{flagicon image|Drapeau cpsnm.png}} [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty|CPSNM]]<br>{{flagicon image|DHKP.svg}} [[Makanian Workers' Army|AOM]]
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* [[Mabifian National Armed Forces|MNAF]]
* [[Mabifian National Armed Forces|MNAF]]
[[Sans-Éclipses]]<br>'''Supported by:'''
[[Sans-Éclipses]]
| combatant3  = [[File:Flag of Zaire.svg|23px]][[File:CommonwealthLogo.png|23px]] [[CNMMNM]]
{{flagicon image|Armando Group.png}} [[Armando-Venegas Group]]
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| combatant3  = {{flagicon image|Flag of Zaire.svg}} {{flagicon image|CommonwealthLogo.png}} [[CNMMNM]]
| commander2  = {{flagicon|Mabifia}} [[Mahmadou Jolleh-Bande]]<br>{{flagicon|Mabifia}} [[Mobido Atiku]]
| commander1  = {{flagicon image|Drapeau cpsnm.png}} [[Ahmad Amantose]]<br>{{flagicon image|Drapeau cpsnm.png}} [[Masê Ekati]]<br>{{flagicon image|DHKP.svg}} [[Mustafa Koni]]
| commander3  = [[File:Flag of Zaire.svg|23px]] [[Ziyaad Ali]]
| commander2  = {{flagicon|Mabifia}} [[Mahmadou Jolleh Bande]]<br>{{flagicon|Mabifia}} [[Mobido Atiku]]
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'''Total displaced:'''<br>
'''Total displaced:'''<br>
2,850,000–3,000,000
2,850,000–3,000,000
[[Category:Mabifia]]
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The '''Makanian Conflict''', also referred to as the '''North Mabifian Conflict''', '''Makanian Insurgency''' and '''Makanian Liberation War''', is an active armed conflict in the region of [[Makania]] in northern [[Mabifia]], which began in 1978 when the [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty]] (CPSNM) rejected the terms of disarmament that ended the [[Second Mabifian Civil War]] and attacked government forces, accusing the transitional authorities of continuing the [[Mabifian Democratic Republic]]'s policies of repression and {{wp|ethnic cleansing}} of the {{wp|Nubian peoples|Machaï}} people and reclaming independence for Makania. The government responded with a campaign of armed suppression and ethnic cleansing of the region's Machaï population. This has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and the creation of a large refugee crisis.
The '''Makanian Conflict''', also referred to as the '''North Mabifian Conflict''', '''Makanian Insurgency''' and '''Makanian Liberation War''', is an active armed conflict in the region of [[Makania]] in northern [[Mabifia]], which began in 1978 when the [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty]] (CPSNM) rejected the terms of disarmament that ended the [[Second Mabifian Civil War]] and attacked government forces, accusing the transitional authorities of continuing the [[Mabifian Democratic Republic]]'s policies of repression and {{wp|ethnic cleansing}} of the {{wp|Nubian peoples|Machaï}} people and reclaming independence for Makania. The government responded with a campaign of armed suppression and ethnic cleansing of the region's Machaï population. This has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and the creation of a large refugee crisis.


The Makanian opposition is composed of several {{wp|militia}} groups, which fall into two broad coalitions which share objectives and are in theory allied, though inter-group fighting does occur. These are the [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty]], a big tent alliance of several Makanian nationalist groups, and the [[Makanian Workers' Army]] who follow a broadly socialist ideology. Both factions are dominated by the Machaï, though other ethnic groups from the area have also taken part. The Mabifian side is filled by the [[Mabifian National Armed Forces]], as well as the [[Mourâhiline]]-dominated [[Sans-Éclipses]] militia. The violence of the Sans-Éclipses and their involvement in several massacres of civilians has led the Mabifian government to denounce them and deny all ties with the group, but observers claim that the group still receive arms and training from the government. The conflict has taken a high toll on the regions civilians, with estimates from the [[Community of Nations]] stating that over 350 thousand non-combatants have been killed and that millions have been displaced. Both sides of the conflict are accused of targetting civilians, {{wp|forced migration}}, use of {{wp|child soldiers}}, and use of {{wp|rape as a weapon of war}}.  
The Makanian opposition is composed of several {{wp|militia}} groups, which fall into two broad coalitions which share objectives and are in theory allied, though inter-group fighting does occur. These are the [[People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty]], a big tent alliance of several Makanian nationalist groups, and the [[Makanian Workers' Army]] who follow a broadly socialist ideology. Both factions are dominated by the Machaï, though other ethnic groups from the area have also taken part. The Mabifian side is filled by the [[Mabifian National Armed Forces]], as well as the [[Mourâhiline]]-dominated [[Sans-Éclipses]] militia; from 2014 mercenaries from the [[Armando-Venegas Group]] also began fighting for the Mabifian government. The violence of the Sans-Éclipses and their involvement in several massacres of civilians has led the Mabifian government to denounce them and deny all ties with the group, but observers claim that the group still receive arms and training from the government. The conflict has taken a high toll on the regions civilians, with estimates from the [[Community of Nations]] stating that over 350 thousand non-combatants have been killed and that millions have been displaced. Both sides of the conflict are accused of targetting civilians, {{wp|forced migration}}, use of {{wp|child soldiers}}, and use of {{wp|rape as a weapon of war}}.
 
There have been several attempts at negotiations to end the conflict. Ceasefires have been arranged, with the longest lasting for 3 years between 1994 and 1997, but since the rise to power of [[Mahmadou Jolleh Bande]] negotiations have all but ceased due to his hardline stance towards regional autonomy and attempts to control Makania's large reserves of {{wp|petroleum}}.


There have been several attempts at negotiations to end the conflict. Ceasefires have been arranged, with the longest lasting for 3 years between 1994 and 1997, but since the rise to power of [[Mahmadou Jolleh-Bande]] negotiations have all but ceased due to his hardline stance towards regional autonomy and support for {{wp|Fula people|Ndjarendie}} repopulation of Makania in order to preserve its large reserves of {{wp|petroleum}}.
[[Category:Mabifia]]

Latest revision as of 22:29, 16 April 2023

Makanian Conflict
File:Darfur JEM.png
People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty (CPSNM) fighters pose for a photo
Date1978 - present
Location
Status ongoing
Belligerents
CPSNM
AOM

 Mabifia

Sans-Éclipses

Armando-Venegas Group
CNMMNM
Commanders and leaders
Ahmad Amantose
Masê Ekati
Mustafa Koni
Mabifia Mahmadou Jolleh Bande
Mabifia Mobido Atiku
Ziyaad Ali
Strength
CPSNM: 50,000
AOM: 12,000
MNAF: 450,000[a]
Sans-Éclipses: 24,000
CNNMNM: 12,000 soldiers and 2,500 police officers
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown 300

Total killed:
370,000 (CN estimate)


Total displaced:

2,850,000–3,000,000
a Number shows total military personell, not number stationed in Makania.

The Makanian Conflict, also referred to as the North Mabifian Conflict, Makanian Insurgency and Makanian Liberation War, is an active armed conflict in the region of Makania in northern Mabifia, which began in 1978 when the People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty (CPSNM) rejected the terms of disarmament that ended the Second Mabifian Civil War and attacked government forces, accusing the transitional authorities of continuing the Mabifian Democratic Republic's policies of repression and ethnic cleansing of the Machaï people and reclaming independence for Makania. The government responded with a campaign of armed suppression and ethnic cleansing of the region's Machaï population. This has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and the creation of a large refugee crisis.

The Makanian opposition is composed of several militia groups, which fall into two broad coalitions which share objectives and are in theory allied, though inter-group fighting does occur. These are the People's Coalition for Makanian National Sovereignty, a big tent alliance of several Makanian nationalist groups, and the Makanian Workers' Army who follow a broadly socialist ideology. Both factions are dominated by the Machaï, though other ethnic groups from the area have also taken part. The Mabifian side is filled by the Mabifian National Armed Forces, as well as the Mourâhiline-dominated Sans-Éclipses militia; from 2014 mercenaries from the Armando-Venegas Group also began fighting for the Mabifian government. The violence of the Sans-Éclipses and their involvement in several massacres of civilians has led the Mabifian government to denounce them and deny all ties with the group, but observers claim that the group still receive arms and training from the government. The conflict has taken a high toll on the regions civilians, with estimates from the Community of Nations stating that over 350 thousand non-combatants have been killed and that millions have been displaced. Both sides of the conflict are accused of targetting civilians, forced migration, use of child soldiers, and use of rape as a weapon of war.

There have been several attempts at negotiations to end the conflict. Ceasefires have been arranged, with the longest lasting for 3 years between 1994 and 1997, but since the rise to power of Mahmadou Jolleh Bande negotiations have all but ceased due to his hardline stance towards regional autonomy and attempts to control Makania's large reserves of petroleum.