Women in Amdafock, Vakaga, have staged protests for several weeks to express their mounting frustration over persistent insecurity and poverty. These women in Amdafock, Vakaga, have been protesting for several weeks against insecurity and poverty, signaling a deepening dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the region. Participants in the demonstrations have voiced sharp criticism of the government's response to their plight. One female protester stated, "Touadéra n’a pas d’oreilles. Touadéra n’a pas d’yeux," while describing the hardship faced by the community. "Cela fait des années, des mois que nous vivons dans la souffrance totale," another participant remarked regarding the duration of their struggle. The demonstrators further expressed deep concern about the social impact of the instability, with one woman asserting, "Nos hommes sont devenus des femmes." As the protests continue, many participants question their future, asking, "Quelle vie vivons-nous ?"
Escalating Violence and Robberies
Women returning from Birao in July 2025 were victims of robberies after receiving aid from the Programme alimentaire mondial. In July 2025, women returning from Birao after receiving aid from the World Food Programme were victims of robberies. These women encountered the criminal acts while traveling back to their homes. Separate violence occurred on 30 June 2026 when armed elements launched an attack on Amdafock. On June 30, 2026, armed elements including the FPRC and MDRPC attacked Amdafock. Participants in this assault included members of the FPRC and the MDRPC. The incident resulted in increased security concerns for local residents in the region.
Failed Security and Oversight
MINUSCA constructed a new gendarmerie post in Amdafock during March 2026. In March 2026, a new gendarmerie post was constructed in Amdafock and handed over to local authorities by MINUSCA. Following the completion of the facility, the mission handed the structure over to local authorities to support regional security operations.
A parliamentary delegation traveled to Amdafock on 30 July 2026. A parliamentary delegation visited Amdafock on July 30, 2026, to assess the security and humanitarian situation. Members of this group conducted an assessment of the prevailing security and humanitarian conditions in the area.
Government officials organized a separate mission to Birao and Amdafock in early August 2026. The government sent a delegation to Birao and Amdafock in early August 2026 to evaluate the impact of violence. Representatives evaluated the impact of violence on the local population during this visit. The findings from this government mission remain under review by the relevant administrative bodies responsible for regional oversight in Vakaga. The ongoing protests highlight the urgency with which the local population in Amdafock views these security evaluations and the subsequent government actions intended to address the persistent instability reported by the women of the community.
