Zemio
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Zemio | |
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Sub-prefecture and town | |
Zemio Location in the Central African Republic | |
Coordinates: 5°2′N 25°8′E / 5.033°N 25.133°ECoordinates: 5°2′N 25°8′E / 5.033°N 25.133°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Haut-Mbomou |
Time zone | UTC+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[]
- ^ "Central African Republic: Civilians Targeted as Violence Surges". 27 October 2017.
- ^ RCA : les rebelles du CPC occupent Zémio et sont en route pour Obo, 23 January 2021
Categories:
- Sub-prefectures of the Central African Republic
- Populated places in Haut-Mbomou
- Central African Republic geography stubs