Bouzou, Central African Republic Explained
| Official Name: | Bouzou |
| 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 Name1: | Ouham-Pendé |
| Subdivision Type2: | Sub-prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Koui |
| Subdivision Type3: | Commune |
| Subdivision Name3: | Koui |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
| Coordinates: | 6.8447°N 15.1786°W |
Bouzou is a village situated in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, Central African Republic.
History
There was a clash in Bouzou on 21 November 2015, prompting the residents to flee to Makounzi-Wali, Yade, and Mbikamba.[1] In September 2016, 3R rebels attacked Bouzou.[2]
A clash between rebels and the government forces occurred in Bouzou on 20 August 2021. Two civilians were killed, and the residents sought refuge in the bush, Koui, Bocaranga, and Cameroon.[3] Wagner mercenaries massacred women and children in Bouzou on unknown date of August 2021.[4] FACA and Wagner clash with 3R rebels in the village on 23 August.[5] Wagner and FACA burned several houses and a mosque in Bouzou on 6 October, causing the residents fled either to Cameroon or the nearby settlements.[6]
Education
The village has one school.[7]
Healthcare
There is an health post in Bouzou.[8]
Notes and References
- OCHA. December 2015. République Centrafricaine: Aperçu Humanitaire (au 7 décembre 2015). 1. 31 December 2023.
- Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Centrafrique : plus de 6 personnes tuées à Koui dans l’Ouham-Pendé . radiondekeluka.org . Radio Ndeke Luka . 31 December 2023.
- UNICEF. November 2021. Rapport d’intervention distribution des kits NFI - KHI et WASH Degaulle du 2/11 au 16/11/2021. 1. 31 December 2023.
- Web site: Bobérang . Gaël . Centrafrique : l’offensive russe dans le Nord-ouest tourne au massacre de la minorité peule . corbeaunews-centrafrique.org . Corbeau News Centrafrique . 31 December 2023.
- Web site: Lenga . Gervais . RCA : l’offensive des mercenaires russes contre les rebelles de 3R se poursuit dans le Nord-ouest, il y’a des morts . corbeaunews-centrafrique.org . Corbeau News Centrafrique . 31 December 2023.
- Web site: Lenga . Gervais . RCA : la mosquée centrale de Bouzou détruite par les mercenaires russes et les soldats FACA . corbeaunews-centrafrique.org . Corbeau News Centrafrique . 31 December 2023.
- OCHA. 2015 . République Centrafricaine: Préfecture de l'Ouham-Pendé (au 20 janvier 2015) . PDF . 31 December 2023.
- 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. FF. 31 December 2023.
