Batangafo
Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.
Batangafo | |
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  Batangafo Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 7°18′N 18°18′E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Population (2003) | 16,420 |
There is an airport in Bafangafo.
History
In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths.[1] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths[2] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.[3]
See also
References
- 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
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