Boromata is a village in the

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Prefecture in the northern

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History

In 1962, Boromata had a population of 309 people. On 15 March 2008, 13 Chadian Soldiers under the command of the former chief of defense of the UFDR attacked joint UFDR-FACA forces and burned four homes in Boromata. During the attack, the joint forces managed to kill five attackers and capture four. The four prisoners were transferred to

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. As a result, 500 people fled to the bush.

Central African Republic Civil War (2013-present)

On 1 December 2020, the

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Arabs militia from Um Dukhun, Sudan attacked Boromata due to the ethnic tensions between Misseriya and Goula. The attack caused five deaths and 14 injuries. Other than that, the militia razed 1325 homes and 84 shops.

Economy

Near Boromata, there is an oil reserve. In 2011, the government granted

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for oil exploration. Within the village, there is one market.

Demography

Goula makes up the majority of the village population.

Education

There is one school in the village.

Healthcare

Boromata has one public health post.

Notable people

Damane Zakaria Zakaria Damane (death 12 February 2022) was a Central African warlord and leader of Patriotic Rally for the Renewal of the Central African Republic armed group. Early life and career Damane was born Moustapha Maloum in Boromata in Vakaga prefe ...

, former leader of RPRC

References

{{Vakaga Populated places in Vakaga