Am Dafok

Am Dafok is a settlement in the Vakaga prefecture of Central African Republic (CAR). The town sits on the CAR side of the border with Sudan; on the Sudanese side of the border is the state of South Darfur.

Am Dafok
Am Dafok
Location in the Central African Republic
Coordinates: 10°27′56″N 23°18′3″E
Country Central African Republic
PrefectureVakaga

History

Following the independence of South Sudan in 2011, the road that passes through Am Dafok became the only remaining CAR–Sudan border crossing.

On 14 October 2019 Am Dafok was captured by Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice (MLCJ).[1] On 16 December it was recaptured by the Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central African Republic (FPRC).[2]

References
  1. "Letter dated 6 December 2019 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2454 (2019) addressed to the President of the Security Council". 14 December 2019.
  2. "Report of the Secretary-General" (PDF).


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