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batangafo Latitude and Longitude:

7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300
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Batangafo
Batangafo is located in Central African Republic
Batangafo
Batangafo
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Ouham-Fafa
Population
 (2003)
 • Total16,420

Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.

History

FDPC militias attacked Batangafo on 20 February 2009. [1] They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse. [2] [3]

In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths. [4] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex- Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths [5] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021. [6]

In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture. [7]

Transport

There is an airport in Bafangafo.

See also

References

  1. ^ Lamba, Sebastien. "Centrafrique : Bangui confirme une attaque rebelle à Batangafo (Nord)". acap.cf. Agence Centrafricane de Presse. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. ^ Ngoupana, Paul-Marin. "CAR rebels attack police post, steal kit - officer". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ The New Humanitarian, The New Humanitarian. "Who's who with guns". thenewhumanitarian.org. The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  4. ^ RCA: A Batangafo, les combats ont fait au moins 50 morts, 6 August 2014
  5. ^ "Summary of internal review on the October 31st events in Batangafo, Central African Republic" (PDF). February 2019.
  6. ^ RCA : après la ville de Kaga-Bandoro, c’est le tour de Batangafo d’être reprise par l’armée nationale, 12 April 2021
  7. ^ Oubangui Médias, Oubangui Médias. "La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangi Medias. Retrieved 10 March 2023.

7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300



batangafo Latitude and Longitude:

7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Batangafo
Batangafo is located in Central African Republic
Batangafo
Batangafo
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Ouham-Fafa
Population
 (2003)
 • Total16,420

Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.

History

FDPC militias attacked Batangafo on 20 February 2009. [1] They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse. [2] [3]

In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths. [4] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex- Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths [5] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021. [6]

In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture. [7]

Transport

There is an airport in Bafangafo.

See also

References

  1. ^ Lamba, Sebastien. "Centrafrique : Bangui confirme une attaque rebelle à Batangafo (Nord)". acap.cf. Agence Centrafricane de Presse. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. ^ Ngoupana, Paul-Marin. "CAR rebels attack police post, steal kit - officer". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ The New Humanitarian, The New Humanitarian. "Who's who with guns". thenewhumanitarian.org. The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  4. ^ RCA: A Batangafo, les combats ont fait au moins 50 morts, 6 August 2014
  5. ^ "Summary of internal review on the October 31st events in Batangafo, Central African Republic" (PDF). February 2019.
  6. ^ RCA : après la ville de Kaga-Bandoro, c’est le tour de Batangafo d’être reprise par l’armée nationale, 12 April 2021
  7. ^ Oubangui Médias, Oubangui Médias. "La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangi Medias. Retrieved 10 March 2023.

7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300



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