Damara, Central African Republic

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]

Damara
Damara town entrance
Damara town entrance
Damara is located in Central African Republic
Damara
Damara
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°58′N 18°42′E / 4.967°N 18.700°E / 4.967; 18.700
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOmbella-M'Poko
Government
 • Sub-PrefectEugénie Bally[1]
 • MayorGermaine Mandazou[2]

History

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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]

References

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  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′N 18°42′E / 4.967°N 18.700°E / 4.967; 18.700