Markounda

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Markounda
Sub-prefecture and town
Sub-prefectures of Ouham
Sub-prefectures of Ouham
Markounda is located in Central African Republic
Markounda
Markounda
Location in the Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°37′N 16°59′E / 7.617°N 16.983°E / 7.617; 16.983Coordinates: 7°37′N 16°59′E / 7.617°N 16.983°E / 7.617; 16.983
Country Central African Republic
PrefectureOuham
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Markounda is a sub-prefecture and town in the Ouham Prefecture of the north-western Central African Republic. The sub-prefecture borders with Chad.

History[]

On 1 May 2014 Séléka rebels supported by Chadian mercenaries took control of Markounda from Revolution and Justice armed group.[1] On 19 April 2021 Markounda was recaptured by government forces.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Centrafrique: la rébellion “Révolution et Justice” d’Armel Sayo et son mercenaire belge, 9 November 2014
  2. ^ RCA : la ville de Markounda, dans l’Ouham, est reprise par l’armée nationale et ses alliés, 19 April 2021


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