Taley

Taley (also known as Talé ), is a village situated in Lim-Pendé, Central African Republic.

Taley
Taley in 2020
Taley in 2020
Taley is located in Central African Republic
Taley
Taley
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 6°40′24″N 16°22′4″E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureLim-Pendé
Sub-prefectureTaley
CommuneTaley
Population
 (2020)
  Total6,862[1]

History

APRD attacked a Peuhl camp in Taley on 18 February 2010 and killed 18 people, including 4 children.[2]

Responding to the killings in Koundjili and Lemouna in 2019, the villagers formed a self-defense group to guard Taley from 3R rebels incursion.[3]

3R rebels entered Taley on 27 September 2020 and kidnapped the local gendarmes.[4] They also looted civilian properties. As a result, the residents fled to the bush. As of 12 October 2020, most residents had returned to the village.[5]

A rebel group occupied Taley on 12 July 2021. They burned motorbikes and extorted money from traders.[6]

Demographics

Karé people make up the majority of the village demography. Most of the villagers are Christians.[1]

Education

There are three schools in Taley.[7]

Healthcare

Taley has one health center and a health post. The health post is run by the catholic church.[8]

References

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