Koundjili


Koundjili is a village in Lim-Pendé prefecture, Central African Republic. It is one of the three villages where the 2019 Ouham Pende Massacre occurred.

History

In response to the killing of a Fulani trader in Koundjili, 3R rebels attacked Koundjili on 21 May 2019 for revenge. They killed 13 villagers and looted a shop. On 27 May 2020, 3R militias returned to Koundjili and occupied it. As a result, the villagers took refuge in the bush and some went to Paoua.

Economy

The villagers heavily rely on the agriculture sector as their main source of income.

Education

Koundjili has one school.