Church of Fatima, Bangui
The Church of Fatima,(French: Eglise de Fatima de Bangui) is a Roman Catholic church located in Bangui, in the Central African Republic.
| Church of Fatima | |
|---|---|
Église de Fatima de Bangui | |
| 4°21′55″N 18°32′07″E | |
| Location | Bangui |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
It is situated in the neighborhood known as KM5, which is 5 km away from the center of the city.
On May 28, 2014, the Séléka, a paramilitary rebel movement, threw grenades before shooting indiscriminately at the church, killing at least 11 people.
On 1 May 2018, PK5 self-defense forces led by Amineri Matar (aka “Force”) stormed the Church of Fatima, killing 27 people and wounding 170.
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