Nzakoundou Explained
| Official Name: | Nzakoundou |
| 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: | Lim-Pendé |
| Subdivision Type2: | Sub-prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ngaoundaye |
| Subdivision Type3: | Commune |
| Subdivision Name3: | Yeme |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
| Coordinates: | 7.3886°N 15.9616°W |
Nzakoundou is a village in the prefecture of Lim-Pendé in the Central African Republic.
History
An armed group attacked Nzakoundou on 2 January 2022, killing two people and burning twenty houses. Later, they withdrew from the village after being chased by FACA.[1] 3R rebels captured the village from FACA on 22 March 2022. They killed two soldiers, and FACA retreated towards Kowone. Due to the rebel attack, the villagers sought refuge in the bush.[2] Later, FACA recaptured the village.[3]
On 22 December 2023, 21 people were killed by militants.[4] Homes were burned and the village was abandoned.[5] Local residents blamed the Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation group.[6]
Education
Nzakoundou has one school.[7]
Healthcare
The village has one heath post.[8]
Politics
The village is represented in the National Assembly by Ernest Bonang.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Centrafrique : le Nord-ouest centrafricain encore en proie à l'insécurité . radiondekeluka.org . 3 January 2022 . Radio Ndeke Luka . 28 December 2023.
- Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Centrafrique : deux FACA tués et près d'une dizaine d'autres blessés dans l'attaque de leur position à Nzakoundou. radiondekeluka.org . 23 March 2022 . Radio Ndeke Luka . 28 December 2023.
- Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Centrafrique : plusieurs officiers des 3R tués dans un affrontement avec les Faca dans le Nord-ouest . radiondekeluka.org . 28 March 2022 . Radio Ndeke Luka . 28 December 2023.
- Web site: 2023-12-22 . At least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic . 2023-12-22 . AP News . en.
- News: 2023-12-22 . At least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-12-22 . 0190-8286.
- Web site: Associated Press . 2023-12-22 . At least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic . 2023-12-22 . KRDO . en-US.
- OCHA. 2015 . République Centrafricaine: Préfecture de l'Ouham-Pendé (au 20 janvier 2015) . PDF . 28 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. GG. 28 December 2023.
- Web site: Koena . Jean Fernand . Posted . The Associated Press . 2023-12-22 . At least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic . 2023-12-22 . Winnipeg Free Press . en-US.
