Boyali is a village located in the
Central African Republic prefecture
A prefecture (from the Latin ''Praefectura'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain international ...
of
Ombella-M'Poko on the road between
Boali and
Bossembélé
Bossembélé is a small town in Yaloke-Bossembele, in the Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture of the Central African Republic, lying 157 miles north west of Bangui on the main road to Cameroon. It is known for its Market (place), market and its Nightlife ( ...
.
History
On 8 January 2014
Séléka withdrew from Boyali. Same day 200
Anti-balaka fighters enter the town killing local Muslims leading to return of Séléka forces which committed another massacre, burning 961 homes. On 22 December 2020 Boyali was captured by rebels from
Coalition of Patriots for Change. Government forces recaptured it on 26 January 2021 killing 44 rebels.
References
Populated places in Ombella-M'Poko
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