| Guérékindo | |
|---|---|
  GuérékindoLocation in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°4′39″N 24°20′37″E / 5.07750°N 24.34361°E / 5.07750; 24.34361 | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Mbomou |
| Sub-prefecture | Rafai |
| Commune | Rafai |
Guérékindo, also spelled Guerekindo, is a village located in Mbomou Prefecture, Central African Republic. In 2010, the village received several incursions from LRA.
History
On 28 and 29 March 2010, LRA militias stormed Guérékindo. They looted civilian properties and abducted 14 people. On 3 April 2010, LRA attacked Guérékindo and killed seven people. One month later, on 14 May 2010, LRA raided Guérékindo. However, the villagers repelled the attack with knives, bows and arrows, machetes, and guns. They killed two LRA fighters and captured others.
LRA raided Guérékindo for the fourth time on 19 October 2010. They kidnapped six villagers and pillaged civilian properties.
On 7 March 2018, an armed group attacked and captured Guérékindo. The residents fled to the bush.
Healthcare
Guérékindo has one public health center.
References
- MINUSCA 2017, p. 110.
- "Two LRA Rebels Killed by CAR Civilians". ugandaradionetwork.com. Uganda Radio Network. AFP. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- MINUSCA 2017, p. 109.
- OCHA (March 2018). République Centrafricaine : Région Est - Bambari Rapport hebdomadaire de la situation no 10 (11 mars 2018) (PDF) (Report). OCHA. p. 1. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- 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. SS. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
Bibliography
- MINUSCA (May 2017). Report of the Mapping Project documenting serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed within the territory of Central African Republic between January 2003 and December 2015 (PDF) (Report). MINUSCA.
| Mbomou | |
|---|---|
| Capital: Bangassou | |
| Bakouma | |
| Bangassou | |
| Gambo | |
| Ouango | |
| Rafai | |
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