The Brutal Fight That's Left The Central African Republic in Chaos

[@VICENews]

VICE's Ben Anderson visited the camp as well as rebel-controlled areas of the Central African Republic to report on the unfolding disaster. WATCH NEXT: Patrolling The Lawless Sahara Desert With The Blue Helmets - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnW4cnibnK6gjrs

[@siny4362]

VICE News love you guys ❤️💯

[@jesseokeece2654]

Ben Anderson, one of if not the best war zone reporters in the world hands down!!!!!, check his other work out ............ on youtube check out Ben Anderson on Joe Rogan's Podcast, compelling to say the least. This guys content is what the horrendous fake news media should be.....

[@johnconnor2572]

@@jesseokeece2654 100% on point. This man has balls of steel. It's heartbreaking to see how disillusioned he is on Rogan's podcast. Wondering if all the work he does really makes a difference

[@floydlooney6837]

If I were one of the super-rich these are the countries I would help. No, I wouldn't try to set myself up as Ptolemy

[@jesseladd7796]

@@siny4362 people are I just

[@johnconnor2572]

This is the type of reporting i subscribed for all those years ago. Glad to see vice is still doing real journalism

[@johnconnor2572]

@pablo just pablo That was kinda the point. I want this Vice back

[@Madbrad2000]

this is from 2018 lul

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

This originally aired 2018..

[@dadboss1]

Yeah sadly they have been contaminated with wokeness recently. Used to be really good, now it's rarely good except this one

[@kuldeeps90]

Real Journalism? It's biased and shows like Christians are real culprit, Its hard to understand until you make a trip in nearby region, although it's not safe. What I have seen in that region is that Jihadis are creating havoc on evryone rest is retaliation. It's Leftist propaganda nothing else, That's why I say F@#k all religions

[@aarongodwin6302]

Ben Anderson is my favorite correspondent. He's the real deal, out in the field unshaven and in dirty clothes like any good journalist should be. Hope VICE is paying him well.

[@felixarbable]

Well now that the murdochs own vice they have to keep up apearences

[@thekillers1stfan]

@pablo just pablo literally everything Isobel Yeung does is gold too

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

@@felixarbable lol I was just thinking whats the cost of credibility?

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@felixarbable wow ,Rupert Murdoch now owns Vice?

[@tamarwin]

@@pietrojenkins6901 Vice is owned by: Shane Smith (20%) (the founder of Vice) The Walt Disney Company (16%) A&E Networks (20%) TPG Capital (44%) Soros Fund Management (10%) James Murdoch (minority stake)

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Its sad that so many people in Africa are suffering over corruption.

[@siny4362]

Mr NOTME and what’s worse is the innocent suffers the most

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@@siny4362 Yeah sometimes I wish people who just want live their lives and be successful should have their own land separated from people who wants nothing but trouble.

[@zuboy4272]

@darwinianmenace TRUTH ! 100% TRUTH Govt , a leader is just a common image of people in a nation , a tribe !

[@neeneko]

Unfortunately, external forces tend to be pro-corruption. Corruption is something you want in OTHER people's country, and when you country is not strong enough to resist the needs of outsiders, corruption is what you end up with.

[@Dennis-dr7wb]

Corruption happens on every location on earth where people have authority over other people. What african people suffer more from is a corrupt government which inflate the supply until their savings is worthless and there cannot plan their future. Money is the key to freedom and sovereignty which Bitcoin provides we only need to develop apps on top of Bitcoin's blockchain to make it as easy to spend/receive as a normal bank app but still being decentralized which is happening.

The government doesn't even have the resources to maintain itself. How did anyone think they would be able to go through and maintain any of these programs?

[@ReaperPLUR]

Just like it doesnt have the resources to maintain itself, it doesnt have the resources to maintain a good standard of education. It's all hearsay, you either believe what they say and something may change or you dont and it stays the same

[@EzioAuditoreDaFirenze99]

Ultimately any government has to compete with armed groups, internal corruption, sanctions, ethnic violence, no infrastructure and the collapse of business. So no matter who's in charge, this country will be fucked for decades to come.

[@Saber23]

It’s the French governments fault they installed an incompetent, racist and extremely corrupt leader back in 2003 which eventually led to the rise of the salaka a mostly Muslim group with another corrupt leader and then the anti balaka a mostly Christian group which is what has led to the division and hatred we see today as well as the killing of innocents although I’m glad the majority of the country see through the lies and corruption colonialism really is Africa’s biggest problem

[@calebmagan1866]

In a country full of diamonds, I'm sure that there are invisible hands keeping these people hungry, desperate, and without hope....heartbreaking

[@prasandyogarajah4678]

yea man I got robbed a few times I thaught MY life was bad...that poor kid mining in that Standard chartered jersey and one look on my table with that same logo changed my mind...so many things are taken for granted...

[@yassirholeist4447]

France Of course

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Invisible?? France there boldface as ever.

[@yusniaribowo4995]

yes, they are sacrificed, pitted against one another, excluded and their natural resources are exploited by the big investors.

[@Saber23]

Yeah their called the French

[@zetamafia911]

Is the old Vice News..like actually back? More of this and less of the other.

[@Rocmax417]

Muney Jordan23 no you

[@Madbrad2000]

this is from 2018

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

I did like that little guy from the balls thing though he was pretty funny

[@johannesvonmalos7505]

It’s 2020

[@zetamafia911]

Johannes Von malos God dammit they are still recycling old material?

[@tazldn6463]

This is the content Vice should be making. Real reporting, real stories. This is fucking heart wrenching, but we need to hear about this.

[@raphaeldias5502]

I feel sad for these people. This is hell on earth.

[@skefsongames]

Its a sad reality for many people around the world

[@nantakota4190]

No. This is a peace of land on Hearth

[@nantakota4190]

This is happing so that they can sell to U the same Apple device but with a different name or number on it. Greed. Or U did understanding the key word there " Profit ".

[@shaquanjackson4823]

Nothing about Africa is hell.

[@meanlean3095]

Where are the brothers from the rest of the world ??? Do they not care about us ??? If they do why do they not come help us be free like they are ???

[@thinkinggrowing7806]

Vice I'm from Guyana and my country is heading the same direction of Sudan, central Africa we have newly discovered offshore oil we might have our first civil war due to our election two days ago please vice look into my country corruption before things get ugly

[@leaderbad1548]

@Kisese Kyalo who is indian coolie?

[@leaderbad1548]

@Kisese Kyalo i don't understand

[@smoovieab4093]

Leader Bad in Guyana there are two main ethnic groups: Africans and South Asians. They have been in conflict for a long time.

[@mohdsaqib7150]

@@smoovieab4093 guyana isnt in Africa you dummy.

[@ipodtouch495]

@@mohdsaqib7150 By Africans he means people of African descent, the descendants of African slaves brought to the country centuries ago. No need to be so aggresive.

[@JourneyByChris]

"He who wants peace must prepare for war"

[@enricomanzone7374]

Si vis pacem, para bellum. Ancient romans saying.

[@verygood5944]

Yes true

[@mohdsaqib1339]

True

[@cosmicray7441]

Old saying. Now humans are more humane & civilized. Current definition of war is economic sanctions. We have a much better world now

[@thegodfather_8455]

The saying means that force is necessary to keep peace

[@demon-mi2ho]

Give credit to Ben Anderson. His just sitting down like he was talking to his friends. The ISIS war in Iraq made him strong.

[@warfighter1988]

Or it made him desyntesized

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Uncontrollable corruption is the bane of any struggling country....

[@sadcapyyoutube]

True

[@vectorialforce3173]

True, the huge corruption converted my country from one of the most wealthiest in the planet to a one underdeveloped

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Corruption Perceptions Index Look up your country....

[@Grumszy]

Never trust a General in a suit.

[@alnotbiggaytho7124]

That doesn't make sense. He is trying to make a non military impression that is why he is wearing a suit.

[@floydlooney6837]

Never trust a political official in a uniform either

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

@@alnotbiggaytho7124 he's a fraud

[@Fiendai]

yep , trust the guy eating a man's hand instead.

[@yorgenibnstrangle3072]

He went there to negotiate with the other rebel group. That's why he is wearing a suit.

[@HokiePitcher22]

Kinda long story but after I got out of the marines, I spent about 18 months as a security contractor for a company based out of England. I was sent to Cameroon for 6 months where our job was to protect trucks shipping cargo to and from Cameroon and CAR. Before we would deploy we would get status reports about the route we would take that day. The amount of disturbingly violent incidents we would read about coming out of CAR still makes me shudder. Sometimes the reports would include video evidence. Stories and images of massacres and cannabilism were almost daily. It's the closest thing to hell a person can ever imagine. Ben Anderson has some balls going there bc it is absolutely lawless (or at least it was like that 5 years ago).

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

You misspelled "mercenary".

[@barexampasser]

@@fitawrarifitness6842 based job

[@joecramp2987]

They need to find some oil so that America will come and give them some democracy

[@Elkelbash]

Don't make me laugh..the USA and democracy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sLxicecube]

@@Elkelbash its sarcasam 😑

[@orion5825]

What, diamonds aren't good enough? How the hell are they going to manage a far more complex resource like oil if they can't handle digging rocks out of the ground without slaughtering each other.

[@Abdallah_79916]

Lmao On point bro

[@peet093]

Do you hear them speaking French?..Ever wonder how they acquire those Aks and endless ammunition?..or where the mined diamonds end up?

[@ezix3753]

I thought this video is 5 years old, so will you do more reports like you used to do

[@justindelgado6244]

This is journalism, gut and exposure of real issues not what dress someone is wearing or tweeting

[@NiskaMagnusson]

real journalism, straight to the facts, not telling us what to think and how to feel. It seems vice is learning

[@asim3147]

Thought India was the only nation with beef issues.

[@cs-mi8ur]

More of a blasphemy issue I believe

[@SkarryTerry]

Mexico, Brazil and south Americas, that's a ton of corruption. Its everywhere...

[@Vlad---]

@John Morrison indians are against eating beef because its a commodity.

[@prasandyogarajah4678]

@John Morrison lol vlad and john morrison having a casual convo here

[@leaderbad1548]

@John Morrison yes.... exactly. They are sacred in our our religion

[@financeminister1084]

All those villagers who spoke out on camera probably died shortly after.

[@HokiePitcher22]

When you see that Ben Anderson is the Vice Correspondent you know its going to be a good video.

[@TESkyrimizer]

Imagine being paid to fight for $50 a month. Bruh... Im sure thats a lot for CAR but it's almost nothing.

[@floydlooney6837]

It would be easier to pay them not to fight

[@retaswift7181]

So glad to see Ben again! His work is so incredible!

[@imnackeredsirnackered948]

this brings me back vice. Hell yeah!! more of these.

[@shine_uno]

Where all these guns come from?

[@ZSC001]

Shine_uno the Soviet Union

[@ApocalypseNowWithEli]

Russia most likely.

[@siny4362]

Shine_uno watch lord of war it explains everything

[@BothHands1]

ak47s are a russian gun. though who knows how many hands they've changed through on their way to central africa

[@joecramp2987]

From the group that fought before them

[@reidsMinecraft]

I love Ben Anderson and respect his hard work and dedication to real journalism

[@RealestDave]

If watching a video like this doesn’t make you happy and thankful for your life here in the US than nothing will

[@thatonetroll1059]

People in the U.S should stop acting like there opressed and should be blessed that they live in a country made for free men, women and children, with lots of food than underdeveloped countries

[@zanek7283]

This is the type of reporting I know and love from Vice

[@jagadeshwarreddy7935]

2:52 Man with knife 😱

[@Pistolsatsean]

Like a freaking jump scare! lol

[@firdaus125]

Jagadeshwar Reddy Thota he knows how to freak whitey out

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

Hopefully Ben is doing well. I watched his PTSD episode. A follow up with him would be great.

[@msbuff]

I love you Ben. I will follow you anywhere. Thank you for your service in journalism!

[@Rydo416]

In 2022 the seleka have mostly disbanded or been disarmed, the remaining seleka group FPRC led by Noureddine Adam made peace with Anti-Balaka and have joined them in the CPC, a coalition of rebels against the government of CAR. The CPC is made up by Francois Bozize and his forces, Anti-Balaka, ex-Seleka forces, FPRC, 3R, ex-LRA forces and others. The government have now controlled the most territory in the country since 2013, with the number of Anti-Balaka, Seleka, 3R and LRA territories significantly reduced. It is looking like in the next few years the conflict will hopefully come to an end with a Government/UN victory, successfully crushing the rebels. However continued Christian unrest against Muslims will almost definitely continue.

[@muhammadkemalardiansyah4788]

Applause to you guys, this is real journalism

[@benjaminhoyos2486]

My respect for Ben Anderson is unbelievably high.

[@user-me4if8kk7l]

Thats the type of content why i subscribed Vice

[@smallz4270]

Best VICE episode in a long time. But we need longer episodes !!! It'll be like nothing has changed.

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

One day all the pain and suffering will be a distant memory.

[@i3lazz]

Wilhelm Hesse pain and suffering will never be a distant memory

[@user-wx3wc4bo7c]

Wilhelm Hesse only the dead have seen the end of the war

[@DUDEfreestyle]

Only when you're dying

[@alnotbiggaytho7124]

Muhamat Said seems like at the very least he want's to build peace.

[@Joe-po9xn]

They all seem like that. Until they don't.

[@alexanderb996]

@@Joe-po9xn Until the camera is off*

[@downfromkentuckeh]

2:51 yeah, you keep doing that buddy, that's how you get civilized, that's how you get far in life. 🙄

[@emekaamerican863]

At that point I don't see no return for someone....if things keep going the way they are going in 20 years I wouldn't be surprised if America becomes this.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

The WEST training "Rebels" to fight against the nationals. Hmmm... sounds so familiar.

[@martinmendl1399]

Aren’t they training the government forces tho?

[@muhammaduddin5884]

Martin Mendl yh they are but goal was to get all armed groups involved and intergrated into the national army

[@martinmendl1399]

Muhammad Uddin Does it look like the armed groups want to be integrated?

[@muhammaduddin5884]

@@martinmendl1399 the short answer is no seleka fighters however do want dialogue but they want the government to provide basic service to them and their community and others armed groups just want to fight unfortunately problem is the government army is to small and has to no experience not to mention that they have no financial means of providing the population since corruption in the government is rife that's why they want to have rebel groups integrated however the rebels are hesitant because they fear it will return to the way it was before which was the reason they took up arms or thy don't think that the government has a future anymore

[@martinmendl1399]

Muhammad Uddin You’re probably right, but that is exactly why the army needs to be trained. But I guess it’s going to be all worthless unless there is a good leader to lead the country right, wich usually doesn’t happen in these regions...

[@samanvithveeravelli7512]

This is the good old VICE I know..... you give us the eye from within the conflict,issue, country, people, etc....

[@theshadowman1398]

The moment the camera leaves you know what will happen.

[@shawnreed7876]

I visited this country in 2018. It was part of a greater Africa tour (been to 25 African countries). It is by far the most screwed up country in Africa. Terrible place. The desperation the people feel there is palpable.

[@mayokarvi]

such a beautiful country. these guys are busy fighting each other instead of building it into a heaven that it is... so sad...

[@JH-tr3ck]

THIS type of content is what we want from vice

[@VeganDefinition]

Speak for yourself, I could easily see the real accidents on best Gore. This is a waste of time, but it is nice to hear their stories.

[@HiAdrian]

*@Jonas* This is older stuff funded through their HBO partnership. The reason VICE on KZbin eventually turned into shit was because they moved the good stuff off the channel. I suspect it won't come back.

[@kaiyemcgyver3372]

One day in the future africa will be rebuilt and the damage fixed from colonization. Mark my words UBN

[@RoanCorporation]

90% of state in Africa are free from colonialism since 50 years , but they cannot manage themself neither create a simple government...help me to understand why.

[@ribarxlittlex]

if you look at who owns there currency and resources then you will find out they are still colonies with puppet leaders

[@sosososososo4148]

Tribalism

[@eastsiderunn]

*Central African Republic

[@fabianfernandez5107]

@Lugubriously you're to stupid to understand the difference between republic and republican

[@thegoldengamer9315]

Or CAR

[@fouadzerouali2679]

There is no patch for human stupidity.

[@holeindanssock156]

There is. Genetic manipulation. Drones Drones and more Drones. Not even to kill, just to watch.

[@DismalProd]

Great work. Thanks.

[@thanasisballas6393]

Reminds me of the walking dead series. - armed thugs protecting their camps -people eating each other alive -apocalyptic terrain.

[@walkdeep]

Good shit Vice. Giving us the frontlines news.

[@skinny6710]

This is ridiculous, something needs to be done. I mean come on EATING PEOPLE?!? Shit pisses me off

[@djeto2525]

The people of CAR have a strong argument and the government does not care.

[@Canadiancaveman]

"For those who want peace, must be ready for war."

[@polzer8522]

Who said this?

[@yoelpachuco6875]

Imagine if africa united as one super power...

[@TxRedneckRemovalActMx]

Afro-Latinos will go back??

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Africa would of been powerful but back then Africa did had one the most powerful empires that run the world trade. They also known to have the richest man in history. All of that changed when European colonize Africa and took their resources to build there own world and control others. So Africa may be struggling in some parts but the rest is growing rapidly.

[@godzzilacarioca8580]

Will be a big mess

[@papermind4010]

Ben Anderson is the saving grace of VICE

[@unknownkiwi4040]

Ahhhh Vice, nice to see you're back Good to see :)

[@parag_Parag]

I feel bad for them...

[@36minutesago7]

@parag patil I’m sure that helps them a lot.

[@philippanilsson4206]

This is so brutally fucked up! My heart is with the people of the Central African Republic, I hope you will find peace toghether as a nation

[@djayj1220]

You'd think part of the training would be that AK magazines are front-locking.

[@dagamer1992]

I have some criticism for this video one you did not put an age restriction on this video and two you did not warn the audiences that they’re some clips that are really disturbing like cannibalism.

[@quasarsavage]

fucking CAR.... need a 2021 update to this video from VICE once travel opens up this summer

[@thekillers1stfan]

That late night conversation was everything

[@blazprugovecki302]

Why is nobody talking about wars like this? Can you make an episode on HBO where you explore this or any other huge problem in Africa or something

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@Gipsy Danger Because its nothing new. Russia is trying take Ukraine back and trying hack and corrupt thier country into surrendering to Russia. That the tactics Russia is using to take back Ukraine.

[@johnmartlew5897]

A long way from Blackhawk Down. I wish your country success. The diaspora is a powerful sign. ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@KizWhalifa.]

Once a conflict starts, it’s difficult to gain trust again between both parties, Especially with the level of violence these people have suffered. Sad to see

[@Play_Streams]

This is sad on a whole new level.

[@razorintube]

I felt clueless how to help these humans. A viable economic model is required to bring strong Govt Army which cann control the Peace so that peaceful development people can be taken care of

[@centrafrique9252]

A new government that has a limited amount of corruption. Infrastructure and basic needs must be met. Divided peoples must find a way to live alongside each other and relate to each other, but differences and grievances are multiplied when you are hungry and don't have clean water.

[@abhyudayshahi1235]

Yo guys which senator is the Central African Republican, was it Mitch McConnell??

[@pepperonipierza9547]

Last night, I literally watched the video from 5 years ago that was talking about the conflict between the Anti-Balaka and the Seleka in the Central African Republic. Today, I see this and I am glad to see you still reporting and updating us on these under-reported regions of the world.

[@tundrabanks3647]

7:18 it's always interesting to me how other countries always look to the U.S. to come help them, but all it'll ever end up being is the U.S. being seen as warmongers

[@tundrabanks3647]

@@olswengroup2316 Literally have a timestamp of foreigners asking for increased U.S. involvement.

[@h7opolo]

i want to donate to families directly.

[@samwell8]

The only argument for colonialism, Africa under European Empires was far more peaceful and prosperous than it is during the post colonial period. Ask any older person who lived during the colonial era from these nations and they would say it was better under Europe. At the moment the only reason these countries and most of the people live is because of the UN, and the UN cant even protect the camps they make because they are rarely allowed to retaliate in a fight. Sub saharan Africa hasn't progressed at all from the colonial era, in fact most of the cities, infrastructure and proper concrete buildings where built by the Europeans.

[@Banished16]

Ever herd of contraception.

[@goncalonunes985]

Why didn't u spoke to MINUSCA commanders and the UN personnel in CAR?

[@ybdee8232]

10:52 basically saying these kids finna go get killed for 50 dollars😴thats crazy

[@TheProHunting]

I've dealt with people from CAR, you cannot trust one single individual...they are all scared, lost, hurt, they don't trust anyone, they will kill you with the notion that if they dobt you will havd the time to do it to them. It's a terrible situation. I urge people who go there: DO NOT TRUST ANYONE.

[@crossedout9461]

That’s depressing damn. When did you happen to go

[@30secclips35]

Vice: to what extend can rebels go to get beef? Rebels: Yes

[@SalX22]

Somalia is heaven compared to countries like these

[@DJ-sn2wn]

Why not more videos like this, tired of the bs

[@SportLifestyle1]

Five years ago VICE news said that one of the biggest war factors in CAR was gold, now they say it's meat. Have the factors changed?

[@22grena]

Coming to a town and village near you soon

[@NANA-tz7ep]

Humanitarian aid should not be funneled through singular corrupted channels and should really come in the form of education and resource management. These people deserve peace. IMO, places like this should be occupied to ensure adequate representation from rebels and regions alike. Separate religion from state politics, dig like Libya for water, mandate a protected free marketplace, and use monetary aid to make government jobs. If these rebels are really altruistic then they will join their national guard to defend a proposed system that will provide economic sustainability. Solving corruption worldwide would be easy if we had methods to ensure transparency of government. Together, secrecy and power is our worst enemy. A democratically elected republic is a great system as long as we know exactly what proceedings our representatives make. National and incorruptible public databases seem like the best method to achieve reasonable accountability, since any claim to corruption or misrepresentation could now be grounded empirically with a simple connection to the internet. The efficacy of such a public resource would depend on how easy it is to update, access, use, read, and secure, since many barriers may exist for an average citizen or government. I believe something like this could even save first world nations like USA from spawning shadow governments and military intelligence operations that typically have net negative impacts around the world.

[@joeylopez1957]

Thanks vice your the window...to the world..

[@johnprentice277]

1,900 troops -- Wow. That's not even twice the size of the Barbadian Army.

[@LivinLikeLarrry]

Very sad to see people suffering like this. But this is the fucking Vice journalism we all subscribed for! Not to watch insane people perform for dogs

[@wizzzer1337]

France is to blame here. Years of colonial rule.

[@friendlygermansoldat1350]

I would say corruption, not France

[@paullytle246]

We need more british vice reporters

[@willthomas7950]

" I don't get many real opportunities. "

[@katespaulding4563]

what can i do to help?

[@lostspider343]

that guy has balls of steel to pressure that general like that

[@prasandyogarajah4678]

I got robbed a few times i thaught MY life was bad...that poor kid mining in that Standard chartered jersey and one look on my table with that same logo changed my mind...so many things taken for granted...

[@maxedoutbeing3239]

How dare they call themselves Christian after a committing a big sin. It's sad how some people call themselves Christian without reading a single Bible Verse.

[@mattwood1233]

They turned an RPG-7 into a thermobaric weapon

[@alreadyeightnine1995]

I believe somebody very intelligent will come up with a formula to fix the world of corruption and meanness

[@pacifiquerwema3082]

Ignorance gonna kill us we africans,shame on us

[@TheMadmanAndre]

"The Central African Republican" Nice typo VIce.

[@hbombfreak]

VIce

[@hxney_robloxxx5867]

These people called me this morning ???