Bavara | |
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![]() Bavara in 2020 | |
Coordinates: 6°46′39″N 16°35′59″E / 6.77750°N 16.59972°E | |
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.
As of late 2008 Bavara was under control of People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD). [1]
On 17 September 2020 Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation rebel group took control of Bavara. They withdrew day later, but returned on 19 September. [2] 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. [3] As of 7 March 2021 Bavara remains under rebel control. [4]