Zemio

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Zemio
Parish of St. Jean Baptiste
Parish of St. Jean Baptiste
Sub-prefectures of Haut-Mbomou
Sub-prefectures of Haut-Mbomou
Zemio is located in Central African Republic
Zemio
Zemio
Location in the Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°2′N 25°8′E / 5.033°N 25.133°E / 5.033; 25.133Coordinates: 5°2′N 25°8′E / 5.033°N 25.133°E / 5.033; 25.133
Country Central African Republic
PrefectureHaut-Mbomou
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Zemio is a town and sub-prefecture in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture of the south-eastern Central African Republic.

History[]

On 28 June 2017 Ugandan forces withdrew from Zemio. Armed Muslims entered town killing at least 28 civilians.[1] As of January 2021 Zemio remains under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic rebel groups.[2]

Transport[]

The town is served by Zemio Airport.

References[]

  1. ^ "Central African Republic: Civilians Targeted as Violence Surges". 27 October 2017.
  2. ^ RCA : les rebelles du CPC occupent Zémio et sont en route pour Obo, 23 January 2021


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