Digui | |
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Coordinates: 5°28′20″N 20°49′44″E / 5.47222°N 20.82889°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ouaka |
Sub-prefecture | Bambari |
Commune | Ngougbia |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 1,377 [1] |
Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo. [2]
UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village. [3] Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019. [4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC. [5]
UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported. [6] A clash between FACA and Wagner ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militias. [7]
The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice. [8]
Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya. [9]
Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines. [10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja. [11]
Digui | |
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Coordinates: 5°28′20″N 20°49′44″E / 5.47222°N 20.82889°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ouaka |
Sub-prefecture | Bambari |
Commune | Ngougbia |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 1,377 [1] |
Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo. [2]
UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village. [3] Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019. [4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC. [5]
UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported. [6] A clash between FACA and Wagner ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militias. [7]
The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice. [8]
Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya. [9]
Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines. [10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja. [11]