Dimbi is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Basse-Kotto.

Dimbi
Dimbi is located in Central African Republic
Dimbi
Dimbi
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°37′20″N 21°43′32″E / 4.6221°N 21.7256°E / 4.6221; 21.7256
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureBasse-Kotto
Sub-prefectureKembé
CommuneKembé

History

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Dimbi was captured by Séléka rebels on 20–21 January 2013.[1]

On 6 May 2021 Dimbi was recaptured by government forces after ousting Union for Peace in the Central African Republic armed group.[2] On 8 October 2021 UPC rebels regained control of Dimbi.[3][4] On 13 June 2022 armed forces supported by Russians captured Dimbi after clashing with rebels.[5] On 3 July armed forces repelled rebel attack on Dimbi killing 12 rebels and capturing five.[6]

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