Goroumo
Goroumo is a village in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Pendé, close to the western border with Cameroon, that in 2008 was attacked by bandits who killed almost all the male inhabitants.[1][2] BBC reporter Mike Thomson wrote that many of the bandits were veteran fighters from past coups.[1]
Goroumo | |
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village | |
  Goroumo Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°38′24″N 15°33′0″E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham-Pendé |
Notes
- "Massacre haunts CAR villagers". BBC. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- "Bandits wipe out African village". BBC. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2009-09-09. (video)
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