Digui

Digui
Digui is located in Central African Republic
Digui
Digui
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°28′20″N 20°49′44″E / 5.47222°N 20.82889°E / 5.47222; 20.82889
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuaka
Sub-prefectureBambari
CommuneNgougbia
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
1,377[1]

Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo.[2]

History

The rebel group UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village.[3] The Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019.[4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC.[5]

UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported.[6] A clash between FACA and Wagner Group militia ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militiamen.[7]

Economy

The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice.[8]

Education

Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya.[9]

Healthcare

Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines.[10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja.[11]

References

  1. ^ ACTED (21 February 2015). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM Rapport Préliminaire - Digui (11 septembre 2014) (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  2. ^ ACTED 2014b, p. 3.
  3. ^ Lenga, Gervais. "Centrafrique : le village Ngoulaka pris d'assaut par 30 hommes lourdement armés". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  4. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "Centrafrique : combat de Gbokologbo, comment Ali Darassa a pu s'échapper ?". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "RCA : Opération du démantèlement des barrières de l'UPC sur l'axe Bambari Alindao". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "attaque des positions de l'armée nationale au croisement Digui, 6 soldats tués, dont deux gendarmes, débandade générale". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  7. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "Centrafrique : 4 soldats FACA et 3 mercenaires de Wagner tués dans un acte de représailles à Digui". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. ^ ACTED 2014a, p. 9.
  9. ^ ACTED 2014a, p. 11.
  10. ^ ACTED 2014a, p. 8.
  11. ^ ACTED 2014b, p. 4.

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