Sam Ouandja

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Sam Ouandja
Sam Ouandja is located in Central African Republic
Sam Ouandja
Sam Ouandja
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 8°31′41″N 23°14′41″E / 8.52806°N 23.24472°E / 8.52806; 23.24472Coordinates: 8°31′41″N 23°14′41″E / 8.52806°N 23.24472°E / 8.52806; 23.24472
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureHaute-Kotto
Sub-prefectureOuadda
CommuneOuandja Kotto

Sam Ouandja is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Haute-Kotto near the border with Sudan. It serves as important arms trafficking hub for armed groups in Central African Republic. Artisanal diamond mining is also active in the commune.[1]

History[]

Classrom in Sam Ouandja

Since 2006 Sam Ouandja has been under control of different rebel groups led by Damane Zakaria, including Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR), Séléka and most recently Rassemblement patriotique pour le renouveau de la Centrafrique (RPRC).[1] It was captured by UFDR on 13 November 2006.[2] The town has been used by different groups for trafficking weapons from Sudan, including pistols, rifles, machine guns, rocket launchers and ammunition.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Letter dated 27 January 2021 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2536 (2020) addressed to the President of the Security Council
  2. ^ AP (12 November 2006). "Central African rebels claim capture of third town". Sudan Tribune. Bangui. Retrieved 9 March 2013.


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