Grevaï

Grevaï, also spelled Ngrévaï, is a village located in Nana-Grebizi Prefecture, Central African Republic.

Grevaï
Grevaï is located in Central African Republic
Grevaï
Grevaï
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°3′13″N 19°26′26″E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureNana-Grebizi
Sub-prefectureKaga Bandoro
CommuneGrivaï-Pamia
Population
 (2021)
 • Total5,300[1]

History

An armed herder captured Grevaï on 5 April 2014. They killed the villagers, looted the civilian's properties, and raped women.[2]

CPC attacked Grevaï on 17 May 2021. They torched down houses and pillaged villagers' properties. The militias killed ten people and injured several others. As a result, the villagers fled to Kaga-Bandoro.[3] Previously, over 2000 people fled to Kaga Bandoro due to the presence of CPC in Grevaï.[4]

Economy

The villagers rely on the hunting and farming sector for their livelihood. A market can also be found located in the village's square.[1]

Education

There is one school in Grevaï.[5]

Healthcare

The village has one health center.[6] The health center has maternity ward.[7]

References
  1. ICRC, ICRC. "République centrafricaine : Grevaï, un village en ruine". icrc.org. International Committee of the Red Cross. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Nana-Gribizi : le village Ngrévaï assiégé par des hommes en arme". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. Etahoben, Chief Bisong. "Central African Republic: CPC Rebels Attack Grevai Village Again, Kill 10 Civilians". humanglemedia.com. HumAngle. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. Etahoben, Chief Bisong. "Over 2,000 Displaced Persons Arrive Kaga-Bandoro From Grevai, Central African Republic". humanglemedia.com. HumAngle. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. UNICEF (2013). République Centrafricaine : Ecoles de Nana-Gribizi (31 Janvier 2013) (PDF) (Map). 1:1,250,000. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  6. UNICEF (2 March 2018). RCA RRM : Evaluation Multisectorielle sur l'axe Grevai (Préfecture de Nana-Gribizi), Rapport préliminaire (SI/02.03.2018) (PDF) (Report). p. 10. Retrieved 31 May 2023.}
  7. ICRC, ICRC. "Central African Republic: Contending with COVID-19 in the midst of a serious humanitarian crisis". reliefweb.int. International Committee of the Red Cross. Retrieved 31 May 2023.


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