Moyenne-Sido
Moyenne-Sido is a locality in the prefecture of Ouham, in the Central African Republic.
Moyenne-Sido | |
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  Moyenne-Sido Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 8°13′N 18°42′E | |
| Country |  Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham-Fafa |
| Sub-prefecture | Sido |
| Commune | Sido |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,582 |
Geography and climate
The climate is tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The locality is located on the right bank of the Grande Sido river, which constitutes the border with the Republic of Chad, opposite the Chadian city of Sido or Nadili. It is crossed by the RN4 national road which links Kabo (61 km to the south), then Damara and beyond Bangui into Chad.
History
The city fell to the Seleka[1] on March 1, 2013. It was recaptured by government forces on 19 April 2021.[2]
References
- "UNHCR warns of risks to civilians in Central African Republic as refugee numbers rise". 20 March 2013.
- The CAR army blocks the channel for the supply of weapons and mercenaries from Chad (in Russian), 19 April 2021
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