Batangafo
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. They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse.
In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths. On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.
In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture.
Transport
There is an airport in Bafangafo.
See also
References
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- ^ Lamba, Sebastien. "Centrafrique : Bangui confirme une attaque rebelle à Batangafo (Nord)". acap.cf. Agence Centrafricane de Presse. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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- ^ The New Humanitarian, The New Humanitarian. "Who's who with guns". thenewhumanitarian.org. The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ RCA: A Batangafo, les combats ont fait au moins 50 morts, 6 August 2014
- ^ "Summary of internal review on the October 31st events in Batangafo, Central African Republic" (PDF). February 2019.
- ^ RCA : après la ville de Kaga-Bandoro, c’est le tour de Batangafo d’être reprise par l’armée nationale, 12 April 2021
- ^ 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
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