Mingala
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Mingala is a sub-prefecture and town in the Basse-Kotto Prefecture of the southern Central African Republic.
History
On 19 May 2019 rebels from Union for Peace in the Central African Republic seized gold mine near Mingala town.[https://www.polgeonow.com/2021/07/who-controls-the-central-african-republic-2021.html Central African Republic Control Map & Timeline - July 2021] On 10 January 2020 UPC rebels took control of several villages (Kollo, Kaboul 3, Zounguinza i Drochengba and Morouba) near Mingala.{{cite web|url=https://corbeaunews-centrafrique.com/apres-alindao-lupc-poursuit-sa-conquete-du-territoire-dans-la-sous-prefecture-de-mingala/|title=Après Alindao, l'UPC poursuit sa conquête du territoire dans la sous-préfecture de Mingala|date=10 January 2020}} On 18 September 2021 heavy clashes erupted in Mingala between UPC rebels and Russian mercenaries.[https://corbeaunews-centrafrique.com/rca-deux-soldats-faca-tues-et-quatre-mercenaires-russes-blesses-dans-une-attaque-des-rebelles-pres-de-kaga-bandoro/ RCA : deux soldats FACA tués, et quatre mercenaires russes blessés dans une attaque des rebelles près de Kaga-Bandoro], 19 September 2021 As of January 2022 Mingala remains under UPC control.[https://www.radiondekeluka.org/actualites/securite/38055-centrafrique-les-autorites-locales-de-mingala-appelle-bangui-a-l-aide.html Centrafrique : les autorités locales de Mingala appelle Bangui à l’aide], 22 January 2022
References
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{{Basse-Kotto}}
{{Sub-prefectures of the Central African Republic}}
Category:Sub-prefectures of the Central African Republic
Category:Populated places in Basse-Kotto
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