Damara, Central African Republic

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Damara
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°58′N18°42′E / 4.967°N 18.700°E / 4.967; 18.700
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Ombella-M'Poko
Government
 • Sub-PrefectEugénie Bally [1]
 • MayorGermaine Mandazou [2]

Damara is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko. It is located about an hour from the national capital, Bangui. [3]

History

In March 2013, rebels from the Séléka Coalition (Séléka means "alliance" in the Sango language) overtook a checkpoint in Damara. Part of the 2012-2013 Central African Republic conflict, the rebels claimed that President of the Central African Republic François Bozizé had violated the terms of a January cease-fire agreement. After storming the Damara checkpoint, however, the rebels were prevented from taking Bangui by a helicopter attack. "The helicopter opened fire on the column, forcing it to disperse... The rebels have not reached Bangui," said a senior military analyst quoted by Reuters. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Oubangui Medias, Oubangui Medias. "Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangui Medias. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  2. ↑ Yamete, Félicité Prudence. "Germaine Mandazou, maire de Damara, propose des pistes de solution pour l'émergence des femmes de sa localité". radioguira.org. Radio Guira. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Central African Republic forces 'halt rebel advance'". BBC News. 22 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Central African Republic forces 'halt rebel advance'". BBC News. 22 March 2013.

4°58′N18°42′E / 4.967°N 18.700°E / 4.967; 18.700


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