Boyali
Boyali | |
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  Boyali Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°03′11″N 17°52′52″E / 5.05306°N 17.88111°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ombella-M'Poko |
| Sub-prefecture | Bossembélé |
Boyali is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko on the road between Boali and Bossembélé.
History
[edit]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.[1] On 22 December 2020 Boyali was captured by rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change.[2] Government forces recaptured it on 26 January 2021 killing 44 rebels.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Central African Republic: Muslims Forced to Flee". 12 February 2014.
- ^ "RCA : les rebelles attaquent les positions des forces gouvernementales à Boyali". 22 December 2020.
- ^ "RCA : offensive des forces gouvernementales contre des rebelles tentant d'asphyxier Bangui". 26 January 2021.
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