Maloum, Central African Republic
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Maloum | |
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  Maloum Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°50′52″N 21°3′40″E / 5.84778°N 21.06111°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouaka |
| Sub-prefecture | Bambari |
| Commune | Danga-Gboudou |
Maloum is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Anti-balaka attacked the UPC position in the village on 21 March 2018. There are two theories regarding the motive of Anti-balaka's attack, which were the possible presence of Ali Darassa or an attempt to steal cattle. Due to the clash between two rebel groups, the villagers fled, and ten civilians were killed.[1]
UPC rebels attacked Wagner Group mercenaries 10 km from Maloum's southern entrance on 3 September 2021. Wagner drove the rebels to the village center. As a result, the locals sought refuge in the bush to secure themselves from being rebel targets.[2] Wagner visited Maloum on 9 September 2021 and arrested five people who had connections to the UPC.[3]
Four unknown militias attacked Maloum on 25 November 2022 at 8 PM. They looted shops and some houses. Locals accused CPC rebels of masterminding the attack. However, CPC denied involvement.[4]
Demographics
Economy
Maloum has one weekly market.[5]