Coordinates: 6°47′22″N 17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E / 6.78944; 17.63833

Benzambe

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Benzambe
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CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuham
Sub-prefectureBossangoa
CommuneBen Zambé
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
4,500

Benzambe is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham northwest of Bossangoa.

History

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In September 2013 Benzambe was captured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by former president François Bozizé.[1] On 25 February 2021 Benzambe was recaptured by government forces during their offensive against rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change.[2] On 16 October seven people were killed by Russian mercenaries in Benzambe.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Centrafrique: des villages autour de Bossangoa sous le contrôle d'hommes armés pro-Bozizé, 8 September 2021
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  3. ^ RCA : panique à Benzambé, la population en fuite, les mercenaires russes les pourchassent et tuent trois à nouveau, 18 October 2021