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Village in Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kpokpo is a village situated in Haute-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Kpokpo | |
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Coordinates: 6°20′14″N 22°36′5″E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Haute-Kotto |
Sub-prefecture | Yalinga |
Commune | Yalinga |
LRA invaded Kpokpo on early December 2016, killing five people and abducting 15.[1][2] Hundred of alleged UPC militias attacked Kpokpo on 4 February 2017 to avenge some of the locals participation and FPRC in a raid against Peuhl herders near Nzacko. They torched down and looted civilian houses and killed 12 men.[3] An armed group entered Kpokpo on 2 March 2017, burning houses and killing two people.[4] A clash between two warring armed groups ensued in the village on 31 May 2017.[5]
UPC rebels visited Kpokpo on 12 September 2021 and stole money, motorcycles, and other items from the villagers.[6]
There is a diamond mine site 50 km from Kpokpo.[7]
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