Moyenne-Sido
Geography and climate
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The climate is tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The locality is located on the right bank of the Grande Sido river, which constitutes the border with the Republic of Chad, opposite the Chadian city of Sido or Nadili. It is crossed by the RN4 national road which links Kabo (61 km to the south), then Damara and beyond Bangui into Chad.
History
The city fell to the Seleka on March 1, 2013. It was recaptured by government forces on 19 April 2021.
CPC rebels captured Moyenne-Sido on 2 November 2023 after clashing with FACA. Later they withdrew from the town. CPC attacked Sido on 24 November 2023 and FACA soldiers fled to Kaga-Bandoro, causing many of the residents fled from the town Later, the government forces and Wagner recaptured the town.
References
- ^ Oubangui Medias, Oubangui Medias. "Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangui Medias. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "UNHCR warns of risks to civilians in Central African Republic as refugee numbers rise". 20 March 2013.
- ^ The CAR army blocks the channel for the supply of weapons and mercenaries from Chad (in Russian), 19 April 2021
- ^ Féimonazoui, Arsène. "Attaque Rebelle à Moyenne Sido Centrafrique : L'Armée Nationale sous Assaut". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ A LAÏD, A LAÏD. "Centrafrique : 5 morts et 8 blessés dans une attaque armée dans le nord-ouest". al24news.com. AL24 news. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ Féimonazoui, Arsène. "Urgent : Nouvelle attaque rebelle secoue la ville frontalière de Sido". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Féimonazoui, Arsène. "Conflit persistant à Sido : La CPC maintient le contrôle de la ville, les FACA en attente de renforts". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Centrafrique : retour au calme à Moyenne-Sido après des affrontements entre l'armée et les rebelles". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
8°13′N 18°42′E / 8.217°N 18.700°E
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