Central African Republic Conflict
Central African Republic Conflict
The Central African Republic Bush War began with the rebellion by the Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) rebels, led by Michel Detodia, after the current President of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé, seized power in 2003. However, the real fighting began in 2004. The Civil War may be connected to the Darfur conflict in neighbouring Sudan. The CAR government says the rebels are operating from Darfur with the support of the Sudanese authorities. So far, around 10,000... read more
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Invitation to Apply for Evaluation of the EITI
From Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Dated 25 August 2010 On behalf of the Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the International EITI Secretariat seeks applications from suitably qualified service providers to undertake an evaluation of the EITI. The EITI sets a global standard for transparency in the...
Donations Needed For UN To Help Central African Republic or Food Aid May Stop
From News Blaze Dated 25 August 2010 The UN agency is facing a $15 million shortfall over the next eight months to provide food assistance to some 600,000 people mainly in the conflict-affected northern part of the country.
Rebels kidnap 700 people
From Irish Examiner Dated 13 August 2010 UGANDAN LRA rebels have kidnapped at least 700 people in attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic since February last year, a rights group said yesterday.
Ugandan rebels kidnapped at least 700: Rights group
From Times of India Dated 12 August 2010 Ugandan LRA rebels have kidnapped at least 700 people in attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic since February last year, a human rights group said Thursday.
Rights Group: Uganda Rebels Abduct Hundreds
From The Wall Street Journal Dated 12 August 2010 Human Rights Watch said Uganda's rebel Lord's Resistance Army has abducted more than 697 people in a largely unreported campaign in the Central African Republic and northern Congo over the past 18 months.
Rebels 'kill 255' in central Africa
From Belfast Telegraph Dated 12 August 2010 A human rights group has said a Ugandan rebel group known for committing atrocities has killed at least 255 adults and children in the past 18 months in Congo and Central African Republic. Related Stories UK doctor 'killed by militants'...
Ugandan rebels said to kill 255 in central Africa
From AZ Central.com Dated 12 August 2010 By 2010-08-12T09:18:20Z NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- A rights group says a Ugandan rebel group known for committing atrocities has killed at least 255 adults and children in the past 18 months in Congo and Central African Republic....
Report: Rebels abduct 700, kill 225 in unreported campaign
From CNN Dated 12 August 2010 The Ugandan rebel outfit, the Lord's Resistance Army, abducted almost 700 people in the last 18 months in a largely unreported campaign in the Central African Republic and northern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new report by Human...
Central African Republic sees danger in UN pullout
From eTaiwan News Dated 11 August 2010 The Central African Republic appealed to the Security Council for help Tuesday fending off rebels and bandits while the U.N.'s fledgling peacekeeping force there is
Central African Republic asks U.N. council for help
From Reuters Dated 10 August 2010 UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Central African Republic on Tuesday pleaded with the U.N. Security Council for help as it grapples with rebels ahead of an expected withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers stationed there and in neighboring Chad.
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