Church of Fatima, Bangui explained

Church of Fatima
Native Name:Église de Fatima de Bangui
Native Name Lang:French
Location:Bangui
Country:Central African Republic
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

The Church of Fatima,(French: Eglise de Fatima de Bangui) is a Roman Catholic church located in Bangui, in the Central African Republic.

It is situated in the neighborhood known as KM5, which is 5 km away from the center of the city.[1]

On May 28, 2014, the Séléka, a paramilitary rebel movement, threw grenades before shooting indiscriminately at the church, killing at least 11 people.[2]

On 1 May 2018, PK5 self-defense forces led by Amineri Matar (aka “Force”) stormed the Church of Fatima, killing 27 people and wounding 170.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jacqueline Cassandra Woodfork. Culture And Customs of the Central African Republic. 24 July 2013-->. 1 January 2006. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-33203-6. 145–.
  2. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27614401 CAR Seleka rebels kill many in Bangui church attack
  3. Web site: Religious Freedom Report 2018: Central African Republic . Aid to the Church in Need.