CPC denies general Ndalé's death after defence ministry announcement
The rebel group claims seven fighters died in an attack, contradicting official reports of the general's demise.
The Coalition des patriotes pour le changement (CPC) has denied the death of General Ndalé, an officer whose demise was announced by the Central African Republic's Ministry of Defence. The rebel movement stated that seven of its fighters, including two of the general's brothers, were killed during an attack on their camp.
Léopold Bara, the CPC's delegate for external relations, issued a statement refuting the official version of events. He asserted that General Ndalé is alive and well, and intends to continue his activities. The Ministry of Defence's director of cabinet had previously announced the rebel officer's death, a report that had been widely circulated by local media and social networks.
The CPC insists that the announcement of General Ndalé's death is false and that he successfully evaded the attack on his encampment. The group maintains that the general is in good health.