Farazala
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Farazala | |
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  Farazala Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 7°23′6″N 18°44′26″E / 7.38500°N 18.74056°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham-Fafa |
| Sub-prefecture | Kabo |
| Commune | Ouaki |
Farazala is a village situated in Ouham-Fafa Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Presidential Guard forces led by Lt. Eugene Ngaïkosset burned three houses and arrested the village chief and a woman to know the location of the APRD base.[1] An unidentified person torched more than 60 houses in Farazala on 4 June 2012, killing one person.[2] FPR controlled Farazala in October 2012 and it posted its 36 militia.[3]
A clash between an armed militia and herders ensued in Farazala on 25 June 2018, killing 3 persons and injuring 3 and causing the villagers to seek refuge in the bush and nearby villages.[4] From 9 to 14 August 2021, a heavy rain poured Farazala, leading to the collapse of 64 houses.[5]
As of December 2023, FACA controlled Farazala.[6] An armed group burned the village on 6 November 2024, prompting the residents to flee.[7]