Mboki is a town and

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in the

Haut-Mbomou Haut-Mbomou is one of the 16 prefectures of the Central African Republic. Its capital is Obo Obo is the capital of Haut-Mbomou, one of the 14 Prefectures of the Central African Republic, prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is close ...

prefecture of the south-eastern

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History

Until mid-2017 Mboki was not affected by

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. In June 2017 presence of

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(UPC) fighters and incursions by self-defense groups from Bangassou was reported in the town. On 25 June three soldiers were killed in Mboki. As of April 2021 Mboki remains under control of UPC armed group.

Transport

The town is served by M'Boki Airport.

References

{{Authority control Sub-prefectures of the Central African Republic Populated places in Haut-Mbomou