Agoumar Explained

Official Name:Agoumar
Pushpin Map:Central African Republic
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Central African Republic
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Central African Republic
Subdivision Type1:Prefecture
Subdivision Name1:Mbomou
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Rafai
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Rafai
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:5.0033°N 23.9111°W

Agoumar is a village located in Mbomou. It is situated near Rafai town in Central African Republic.

History

LRA bands attacked Agoumar on 21 March 2010 for five hours. They kidnapped 16 people and killed eight people. The militias burned houses and barns and looted the villager's properties. Consequently, some residents fled to Bangassou while others went to DR Congo.[1]

LRA attacked Agoumar on 16 January 2011 and they kidnapped young girls.[2]

On 17 April 2016, LRA militia led by Achaye 'Doctor' attacked Agoumar.They pillaged granaries and other stuff. The residents fled to the nearby bush. However, local self-defense groups repelled the LRA attack and captured three. After the attack, the Moroccan contingent of MINUSCA visited Agoumar and demanded the villagers hand over the injured LRA militia. The villagers refused to accept the demand and a clash between the locals and MINUSCA forces ensued that resulted in two deaths, including a Moroccan peacekeeper.[3] Nevertheless, MINUSCA was able to retrieve an injured LRA militia and bring him to Rafai hospital.[4]

Education

There is one school in the village.[5]

Healthcare

Agoumar has one public health center and a community health center run by AIM.[6] [5]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HRW . HRW . CAR: Letter to President Obama, the UN and the CAR Government from the People of Agoumar about Attacks by the LRA . hrw.oeg . . 9 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Nouvelle attaque de la LRA à Rafaï . radiondekeluka.org . Radio Ndeke Luka . 16 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Rafaï : deux morts et 3 éléments de la LRA capturés. radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka . 9 February 2023.
  4. UNICEF. 12 May 2016. RCA RRM : Evaluation Multisectorielle à Agoumar (Mbomou), Rapport Préliminaire (ACTED / 12.05.2016). 1. 9 February 2023.
  5. ACTED. 30 June 2018. Rapport d’intervention NFI - Rapid Réponse Mécanisme (RRM): Rafaï, Agoumar, Kpété et Sélim Commune de Rafaï, Sous-Préfecture de Rafaï, Préfecture du Mbomou (Mai - Juin 2018) . 14. 9 February 2023.
  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. SS. 6 February 2023.