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Not to be confused with Boyalı. Place in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic
Boyali
Boyali is located in Central African RepublicBoyaliBoyaliLocation in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°03′11″N 17°52′52″E / 5.05306°N 17.88111°E / 5.05306; 17.88111
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOmbella-M'Poko
Sub-prefectureBossembélé

Boyali is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko on the road between Boali and Bossembélé.

History

On 8 January 2014 Séléka withdrew from Boyali. Same day 200 Anti-balaka fighters enter the town killing local Muslims leading to return of Séléka forces which committed another massacre, burning 961 homes. On 22 December 2020 Boyali was captured by rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. Government forces recaptured it on 26 January 2021 killing 44 rebels.

References

  1. "Central African Republic: Muslims Forced to Flee". 12 February 2014.
  2. "RCA : les rebelles attaquent les positions des forces gouvernementales à Boyali". 22 December 2020.
  3. "RCA : offensive des forces gouvernementales contre des rebelles tentant d'asphyxier Bangui". 26 January 2021.
Ombella-M'Poko
Capital: Boali
Boali
Bogangolo
Bossembélé
Damara
Yaloke


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