Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Central African Republic's Ceasefire On The Verge Of Collapsing

CAR soldiers. © REUTERS/ Luc Gnago

Central African Republic Ceasefire In Tatters After Clashes -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The Central African Republic's Muslim rebels and Christian militia accused each other on Tuesday of violating a ceasefire deal signed last month, following days of clashes in the country's remote north.

The signing two weeks ago in the neighboring Congo Republic raised hopes of a political solution to sectarian violence that has killed thousands and displaced more than a million people since the Muslim Seleka fighters seized power in March 2013.

The Christian "anti-balaka" took up arms in response to a wave of abuses by Seleka fighters once in power last year, pushing the rebels back northward. Tens of thousands of Muslims fled militia violence into the Seleka-controlled enclave.

Seleka said militia leaders had launched a wave of attacks on their territory in the north following last month's signing.

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More News On The Crisis In The Central African Republic

French troops 'kill several' ex-Seleka during CAR clashes -- France 24
Central African Republic: French Troops Kill Ex-Seleka Militiamen -- AllAfrica.com/RFI
Central African Republic prime minister steps down -- AP
Central African Republic’s Prime Minister, Cabinet Leave Office - Reports -- RIA Novosti
Central African Republic's PM, cabinet resign: state radio -- Reuters
Despite peace talks, ongoing clashes in Central African Republic take heavy toll on civilians – UN -- UN News Centre
CAR needs more time to stabilize -- Deutsche Welle

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