TheConvention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP) is a rebel group in theCentral African Republic (CAR), which was involved in fighting in theCentral African Republic Bush War starting in 2004.[1]On June 12, 2011, the CPJP signed a ceasefire agreement with the government of CAR.[2]
Later, however, the CPJP joined theSéléka alliance whichoverthrew presidentFrançois Bozizé in March 2013.
On August 25, 2012, the CPJP, represented byAbdoulaye Hissène, signed a peace agreement with the government following up on the 2011 ceasefire.[2]
A faction of the CPJP rejected the peace agreement and split off under the leadership ofHassan Al Habib. It goes by the name of "Fundamental CPJP". On September 15, 2012, the group attacked the towns ofSibut,Damara andDekoa,[3] which was the beginning of the2012 Central African Republic rebellion.
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