Bavara is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Lim-Pendé. Artisanal gold mining is active in the area.
Bavara | |
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 Bavara in 2020 | |
  Bavara Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°46′39″N 16°35′59″E / 6.77750°N 16.59972°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Lim-Pendé |
| Sub-prefecture | Paoua |
| Commune | Bimbi |
History
editAs 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
edit- ^ "Gains by People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD)". www.cairn-int.info.
- ^ "RCA : présence massive des éléments rebelles de 3R signalée dans les localités de Paoua". 19 September 2020.
- ^ RCA : nouvelle découverte des mines d’or à Bavara, les 3R renforcent leur présence dans la ville, 14 october 2020
- ^ RCA : Bozoum, les rebelles de la CPC renforcent leurs positions aux alentours de la ville, 7 March 2021
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