Farazala is a village situated in Ouham-Fafa Prefecture, Central African Republic.
History Presidential Guard forces led by Lt. Eugene Ngaïkosset burned three houses and arrested the village chief and a woman to know the location of the APRD base. An unidentified person torched more than 60 houses in Farazala on 4 June 2012, killing one person. FPR controlled Farazala in October 2012 and it posted its 36 militia.
A clash between an armed militia and herders ensued in Farazala on 25 June 2018, killing 3 persons and injuring 3 and causing the villagers to seek refuge in the bush and nearby villages. From 9 to 14 August 2021, a heavy rain poured Farazala, leading to the collapse of 64 houses.
As of December 2023, FACA controlled Farazala. An armed group burned the village on 6 November 2024, prompting the residents to flee.
Education Farazala has one school. In 2012, the school was closed.
Healthcare The village has one health center. MSF used to manage the health center before it handed its operation to the Central African Ministry of Health on 1 October 2022 due to the insecurity, the closure of Kabo Airstrip, and poor road conditions.
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