Guérékindo Explained

Official Name:Guérékindo
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:5.0775°N 24.3436°W

Guérékindo, also spelled Guerekindo, is a village located in Mbomou Prefecture, Central African Republic. In 2010, the village received several incursions from LRA.

History

On 28 and 29 March 2010, LRA militias stormed Guérékindo. They looted civilian properties and abducted 14 people. On 3 April 2010, LRA attacked Guérékindo and killed seven people. One month later, on 14 May 2010, LRA raided Guérékindo. However, the villagers repelled the attack with knives, bows and arrows, machetes, and guns. They killed two LRA fighters and captured others.[1]

LRA raided Guérékindo for the fourth time on 19 October 2010. They kidnapped six villagers and pillaged civilian properties.

On 7 March 2018, an armed group attacked and captured Guérékindo. The residents fled to the bush.[2]

Healthcare

Guérékindo has one public health center.[3]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFP . Two LRA Rebels Killed by CAR Civilians . ugandaradionetwork.com . Uganda Radio Network . 15 February 2023.
  2. OCHA. March 2018. République Centrafricaine : Région Est - Bambari Rapport hebdomadaire de la situation no 10 (11 mars 2018). OCHA. 1. 15 February 2023.
  3. 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.