Bouzou, Central African Republic
Bouzou is a village situated in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, Central African Republic. HistoryThere was a clash in Bouzou on 21 November 2015, prompting the residents to flee to Makounzi-Wali, Yade, and Mbikamba.[1] In September 2016, 3R rebels attacked Bouzou.[2] A clash between rebels and the government forces occurred in Bouzou on 20 August 2021. Two civilians were killed, and the residents sought refuge in the bush, Koui, Bocaranga, and Cameroon.[3] Wagner mercenaries massacred women and children in Bouzou on unknown date of August 2021.[4] FACA and Wagner clash with 3R rebels in the village on 23 August.[5] Wagner and FACA burned several houses and a mosque in Bouzou on 6 October, causing the residents fled either to Cameroon or the nearby settlements.[6] EducationThe village has one school.[7] HealthcareThere is an health post in Bouzou.[8] References
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