Maloum, Central African Republic

Maloum
Maloum is located in Central African Republic
Maloum
Maloum
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°50′52″N 21°3′40″E / 5.84778°N 21.06111°E / 5.84778; 21.06111
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuaka
Sub-prefectureBambari
CommuneDanga-Gboudou

Maloum is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

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Anti-balaka attacked the UPC position in the village on 21 March 2018. There are two theories regarding the motive of Anti-balaka's attack, which were the possible presence of Ali Darassa or an attempt to steal cattle. Due to the clash between two rebel groups, the villagers fled, and ten civilians were killed.[1]

UPC rebels attacked Wagner Group mercenaries 10 km from Maloum's southern entrance on 3 September 2021. Wagner drove the rebels to the village center. As a result, the locals sought refuge in the bush to secure themselves from being rebel targets.[2] Wagner visited Maloum on 9 September 2021 and arrested five people who had connections to the UPC.[3]

Four unknown militias attacked Maloum on 25 November 2022 at 8 PM. They looted shops and some houses. Locals accused CPC rebels of masterminding the attack. However, CPC denied involvement.[4]

Demographics

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The village is predominantly inhabited by Fula.[1]

Economy

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Maloum has one weekly market.[5]

Education

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Maloum has one school.[6]

Healthcare

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There is one health center in the village.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Allan, Rock. "Centrafrique alerte info: violents combats entre UPC d'Ali Darasse et anti-balaka à Maloume proche de Bambari". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "Centrafrique : 4 morts dans un affrontement dans le centre du pays". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "RCA : 9 personnes tuées à Bambari par les mercenaires russes de la société Wagner". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ Yékoua, Bertrand. "Irruption des hommes armés dans le village de Maloum, panique au sein de la population". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Accident de circulation entre Bambari et Maloum : 78 morts". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ^ MINUSCA, MINUSCA. "Maloum (Ouaka) dit non à la violence intercommunautaire". reliefweb.int. MINUSCA. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ World Health Organization (March 2017). Enquête rapide sur l'estimation des besoins de santé des populations affectées par la crise en République Centrafricaine en 2016 (PDF) (Report). p. KK. Retrieved 19 August 2023.