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Kembé
Kembé is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Basse-Kotto. The Kotto Falls double waterfall is nearby. History In 1985, Kembé was electrified. Kembé, together with nearby Dimbi, was captured by Séléka rebels on 20–21 January 2013. In November 2016 it was reported that Kembe was under control of rebels from Union for Peace in the Central African Republic. On 11 October 2017, 25 Muslim civilians were massacred by anti-balaka The Anti-balaka (''anti-machete'') is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by ''the Guardian'' to be composed primarily of Christians, but also some Muslims. However, some church leade ... militiamen inside a mosque in the town of Kembe. As of June 2019 Kembe was under control of Anti-balaka. On 6 May 2021 the town was recaptured by government forces, however later it was captured by UPC rebels and as of April 2022 remains under UPC control. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimbi
Dimbi is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Basse-Kotto. History Dimbi was captured by Séléka rebels on 20–21 January 2013. On 6 May 2021 Dimbi was recaptured by government forces after ousting Union for Peace in the Central African Republic Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC, ) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic which controls southern parts of the country. History UPC was formed on 17 September 2014 by Ali Darassa from the ex-Séléka elements. ... armed group. On 8 October 2021 UPC rebels regained control of Dimbi. On 13 June 2022 armed forces supported by Russians captured Dimbi after clashing with rebels. On 3 July armed forces repelled rebel attack on Dimbi killing 12 rebels and capturing five. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sub-prefectures Of The Central African Republic
The prefectures of the Central African Republic are divided into 80 sub-prefectures (). The sub-prefectures are listed below, by prefecture. Bamingui-Bangoran, Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture * Bamingui * Ndélé * Basse-Kotto, Basse-Kotto Prefecture * Alindao * Kembé * Mingala * Mobaye * Satema * Zangba Haut-Mbomou, Haut-Mbomou Prefecture * Djemah * Obo * Zemio * Bambouti * Mboki Haute-Kotto, Haute-Kotto Prefecture * Bria, Central African Republic, Bria * Ouadda * Yalinga Kémo, Kémo Prefecture * Dekoa * Sibut * Mala, Central African Republic, Mala * Ndjoukou Lobaye, Lobaye Prefecture * Boda, Lobaye, Boda * Mbaiki * Mongoumba * Boganangone * Boganda Lim-Pendé, Lim-Pendé Prefecture * Paoua * Ngaoundaye * Ndim * Kodi, Central African Republic, Kodi * Taley Mambéré, Mambéré Prefecture * Carnot, Central African Republic, Carnot * Amada-Gaza * Gadzi * Senkpa-Mbaéré Mambéré-Kadéï, Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture * Berbérati * Gamboula * Dédé-Makoub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to Central African Republic–Chad border, the north, Sudan to Central African Republic–Sudan border, the northeast, South Sudan to Central African Republic–South Sudan border, the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Central African Republic–Democratic Republic of the Congo border, the south, the Republic of the Congo to Central African Republic–Republic of the Congo border, the southwest, and Cameroon to Cameroon–Central African Republic border, the west. Bangui is the country's capital and largest city, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Central African Republic covers a land area of about . As of 2024, it has a population of 5,357,744, consisting of about 80 ethnic groups, and is in the scene of a Central African Republic Civil War, civil war, which has been ongoing since 2012. Having been a Ubangi-Shari, French colony under the name Ubangi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prefectures Of The Central African Republic
Since 10 December 2020, The Central African Republic The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to Central African Republic–Chad border, the north, Sudan to Central African Republic–Sudan border, the northeast, South Sudan to Central ... is administratively divided into 20 prefectures (, Sango: ''kodoro kômanda-kôta'') and the capital city of Bangui, which is an autonomous commune (, Sango: ''kôta-gbata''). Each prefecture is governed by a local assembly called General Council (''Conseil Général''), presided by a Prefect (''Préfet''). The prefectures are further subdivided into 80 Sub-prefectures of the Central African Republic, sub-prefectures. Prefectures are all named after major rivers passing through their areas: * Ubangi River, Ubangi, Nana, Mambéré, Kadéï River, Kadeï, Lobaye River, Lobaye, M'Poko, Ombella, Sangha River, Sangha, Kémo, Ouaka River, Ouaka, Kotto, and Mbomou River, Mbomou a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basse-Kotto
Basse-Kotto (, "Lower Kotto") is one of the 20 and the least populated prefecture of the Central African Republic The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to Central African Republic–Chad border, the north, Sudan to Central African Republic–Sudan border, the northeast, South Sudan to Central .... Its capital is Mobaye. In 2024, official estimates suggest the population reached 393,276 inhabitants. References Prefectures of the Central African Republic {{CentralAfricanRepublic-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Séléka
Séléka CPSK-CPJP-UFDR was an alliance of rebel militia groups that subjugated the Central African Republic (CAR) on 24 March 2013. After its official dissolution in September 2013, the remaining rebel groups became known as Ex-Séléka. Séléka leader Michel Djotodia became the nation's president from March 2013 until his resignation in January 2014. Members of Séléka were almost all Muslim.The Economist: "The Central African Republic - Ever darker" 8 November 2013BBC: "Central African Republic: Religious tinderbox" 4 November 2013 Name The word ''seleka' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union For Peace In The Central African Republic
Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC, ) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic which controls southern parts of the country. History UPC was formed on 17 September 2014 by Ali Darassa from the ex-Séléka elements. Their initial headquarters was Bambari, however they were forced to retreat on 6 March 2017. On 10 January 2019, they launched a heavy attack on MINUSCA forces in Bambari vowing to recapture the city. They were repelled and in response Portuguese paratroopers raided their base in Bokolobo, seizing some weapons and destroying some checkpoints. On 17 December 2020, the UPC joined the Coalition of Patriots for Change. War crimes On 29 January 2019, 18 people were killed and 23 wounded when UPC fighters opened fire during a funeral ceremony in Ippy. Between 2016 and 2020 UPC killed more than 1300 people. On 6 October 2021, 34 civilians were killed by alleged UPC rebels in Matchika massacre. Organization UPC used to profit from gold and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-balaka
The Anti-balaka (''anti-machete'') is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by ''the Guardian'' to be composed primarily of Christians, but also some Muslims. However, some church leaders have contested the claimed exclusively Christian character of such groups. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and journalist Andrew Katz have noted that Animism, animists also participate in Anti-balaka groups. This militia formed in the Central African Republic after the rise to power of Michel Djotodia in 2013.C.Africa militia is an enemy of peace: French commander , apa.az, accessed 14 March 2014 Amnesty International reported in 2015 that some members of anti-balaka groups had Forced conversion, forcibly converted Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Sabah
The ''Daily Sabah'' () is a Turkish pro-government daily newspaper published in Turkey. Available in English and owned by Turkuvaz Media Group, ''Daily Sabah'' published its first issue on 24 February 2014. Since 2018, the editor-in-chief is İbrahim Altay. The newspaper has been frequently called a propaganda outlet for the Turkish government and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). It is owned by a friend of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. History The ''Daily Sabah'' was established in 2014 when a highly-antagonistic political climate reigned in Turkish politics. After the conflict in December 2013 between the Gülen movement, a religious civil society organization with some political aspirations, and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the Gülen movement's '' Today's Zaman'' turned into an ardent critic of the ruling AKP. To balance the critical discourse against the AKP by ''Today's Zaman'' and ''Hürriyet Daily News'', a secular critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
