Zemio
Zemio is a town and sub-prefecture in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture of the south-eastern Central African Republic.
Zemio | |
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Sub-prefecture and town | |
.JPG.webp) Parish of St. Jean Baptiste | |
 Sub-prefectures of Haut-Mbomou | |
  Zemio Location in the Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°2′N 25°8′E | |
| Country |  Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Haut-Mbomou |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
History
On 28 June 2017 Ugandan forces withdrew from Zemio. Armed Muslims entered town killing at least 28 civilians.[1] As of January 2021 Zemio remains under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic rebel groups.[2]
Transport
The town is served by Zemio Airport.
References
- "Central African Republic: Civilians Targeted as Violence Surges". 27 October 2017.
- RCA : les rebelles du CPC occupent Zémio et sont en route pour Obo, 23 January 2021
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