Kongbo is a village situated in Basse-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic.

Kongbo
Kongbo is located in Central African Republic
Kongbo
Kongbo
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°46′8″N 21°22′2″E / 4.76889°N 21.36722°E / 4.76889; 21.36722
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureBasse-Kotto
Sub-prefectureAlindao
CommuneBakou

History

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A clash between armed groups occurred in Kongbo on 24 and 25 August 2017, causing the residents to flee to the MINUSCA base in the village. Two days later, some returned to their homes.[1] Anti-balaka attacked Kongbo on 2 September 2017 and MINUSCA forces repelled it.[2] In June 2018, there was a clash between ex-Séléka and Anti-balaka in Kongbo.[3]

Economy

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The village has a market.[4]

Education

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There are two schools in Kongbo.[5]

Healthcare

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Kongbo has one health center.[6]

References

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  1. ^ OCHA, OCHA. "République centrafricaine : Aperçu humanitaire (au 28 août 2017)". unocha.org. OCHA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  2. ^ OCHA, OCHA. "République Centrafricaine : Région : Est, Bambari - Rapport hebdo de la situation no 35 (3 septembre 2017)". reliefweb.int. OCHA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  3. ^ Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Regain de tensions aux Mbrés, des villages incendiés". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  4. ^ ACTED 2019, p. 17.
  5. ^ ACTED 2019, p. 8.
  6. ^ World Health Organization (March 2017). Enquête rapide sur l'estimation des besoins de santé des populations affectées par la crise en République Centrafricaine en 2016 (PDF) (Report). p. PP. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

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