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Bavara
Bavara in 2020
BavaraLocation in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 6°46′39″N 16°35′59″E / 6.77750°N 16.59972°E / 6.77750; 16.59972
Country	Central African Republic
Prefecture	Lim-Pendé
Sub-prefecture	Paoua
Commune	Bimbi

Bavara is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Lim-Pendé. Artisanal gold mining is active in the area.

History

As of late 2008 Bavara was under control of People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD).

On 17 September 2020 Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation rebel group took control of Bavara. They withdrew day later, but returned on 19 September. On 2 October rebels began forcing inhabitants to leave their homes. On 13 October 2020 it was reported that gold deposit was discovered there which prompted more rebels to arrive. As of 7 March 2021 Bavara remains under rebel control.

References

1. "Gains by People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD)". www.cairn-int.info.
2. "RCA : présence massive des éléments rebelles de 3R signalée dans les localités de Paoua". 19 September 2020.
3. RCA : nouvelle découverte des mines d’or à Bavara, les 3R renforcent leur présence dans la ville, 14 october 2020
4. RCA : Bozoum, les rebelles de la CPC renforcent leurs positions aux alentours de la ville, 7 March 2021

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