Coordinates: 6°46′39″N 16°35′59″E / 6.77750°N 16.59972°E / 6.77750; 16.59972

Bavara

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Bavara
Bavara in 2020
Bavara in 2020
Bavara is located in Central African Republic
Bavara
Bavara
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 6°46′39″N 16°35′59″E / 6.77750°N 16.59972°E / 6.77750; 16.59972
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureLim-Pendé
Sub-prefecturePaoua
CommuneBimbi

Bavara is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Lim-Pendé. Artisanal gold mining is active in the area.

History

As of late 2008 Bavara was under control of People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD).[1]

On 17 September 2020 Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation rebel group took control of Bavara. They withdrew day later, but returned on 19 September.[2] On 2 October rebels began forcing inhabitants to leave their homes. On 13 October 2020 it was reported that gold deposit was discovered there which prompted more rebels to arrive.[3] As of 7 March 2021 Bavara remains under rebel control.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Gains by People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD)". www.cairn-int.info.
  2. ^ "RCA : présence massive des éléments rebelles de 3R signalée dans les localités de Paoua". 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ RCA : nouvelle découverte des mines d’or à Bavara, les 3R renforcent leur présence dans la ville, 14 october 2020
  4. ^ RCA : Bozoum, les rebelles de la CPC renforcent leurs positions aux alentours de la ville, 7 March 2021