Battle of Nyabari

Battle of Nyabari
Part of Eastern Lyoa Conflict
LNDF soldiers during the battle.
Date December 26, 2019-present (4 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days) Location Nyabari, Kazima, Lyoa Status Ongoing NCLOF forces control southern outskirts of Nyabari Hundreds of civilians flee
Belligerents
Lyoa	National Coalition of Lyoan Opposition Forces
Commanders and leaders
Kemoh Foday (President of Lyoa) Cpt. Joseph Uktaru (LNDF Garrison Commander)	Gen. August Yakata (Chairman of the NCLOF) Col. David Ngataba (1st Overall Ground Commander, UFD Third Formation Commander) Maj. Cyprien Nakuta (2nd Overall Ground Commander, NRF Alikah Platoon Commander)
Units involved
Lyoa National Defense Force Lyoa National Army Elements of the 14th Infantry Division Lyoa National Police Force Nyabari Police Department	Union for Democracy Third Formation National Renewal Forces Alikah Platoon 19th of March Platoon Resistance and Unity Front 1st Legion
Strength
300+ soldiers 50+ police	500+ fighters
Casualties and losses
16 killed	20 killed
31+ civilians killed Several hundred displaced

The Battle of Nyabari is an ongoing battle in the city of Nyabari between elements of the National Coalition of Lyoan Opposition Forces and the government of Lyoa. The battle began on December 26, 2019 after NCLOF elements entered the city with the intentions of capturing it.

The battle has resulted in a large scale fleeing of civilians from the city, and some damage to structures. So far, clashes have been limited to the southern outskirts of the city, as this is where rebel forces have established themselves. Parts of the Nyabari Police Department are also involved in the clashes, assisting the local LNDF garrison in fighting against rebel forces. Reports state that two NCLOF groups are involved, the Union for Democracy and the National Renewal Forces.