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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Central Africa: U.S. Special Forces Join Hunt for Ugandan Rebels
From AllAfrica.com Dated 20 December 2011 US special forces have set up a base in the Central African Republic as part of their regional hunt for fighters from the Ugandan-born Lord's Resistance Army group, military sources said Monday.
Central African Republic Needs $19.3M for Demobilization of Ex-Rebels
From News Blaze Dated 16 December 2011 Ms. Vogt called for quick action to prevent a resurgence of conflict in the country, which, she warned, could have serious repercussions throughout the region.
UN official in Central African Republic urges support for demobilization of ex-rebels
From Big News Network Dated 15 December 2011 The head of the United Nations peacebuilding office in the Central African Republic (CAR) told the Security Council today that dialogue between the Government and opposition groups is paying peace div
UN Urges Support For Demoblization of Ex-Rebels In CAR
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 15 December 2011 New York, Dec 14 2011 7:10PM The head of the United Nations peacebuilding office in the Central African Republic (CAR) told the Security Council today that dialogue between the Government and opposition groups is paying peace dividends, but warned ...
Central African Republic: A Healthcare Crisis, Says MSF
From AllAfrica.com Dated 14 December 2011 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has described the Central African Republic (CAR) as being in a state of "chronic medical emergency" and is calling on donor governments and development agencies to provide additional funding and take urgent action.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: A healthcare crisis, says MSF
From IRIN Dated 14 December 2011 BANGUI 14 December 2011 (IRIN) - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has described the Central African Republic (CAR) as being in a state of “chronic medical emergency” and is calling on donor governments and development agencies to provide additional funding and...
Report highlights Central African Republic's alarming mortality rates
From The Observer Dated 13 December 2011 HIV infection rates, poor healthcare and conflict are revealed as main cause of high death rates in CAR, according to MSF Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the medical aid group, has called on donor governments and development agencies to take...
Congo-Kinshasa: Defense Insists Patassé Commanded Bemba's Troops
From AllAfrica.com Dated 10 December 2011 The defense of Jean-Pierre Bemba on Friday questioned a military expert about the testimonies of witnesses who stated that the command of the former Congolese vice president's militia during their participation in the 2002-2003 Central African armed conflict fell under...
Children used as soldiers in Central African Republic
From United Nations Radio Dated 1 December 2011 The Central African Republic is one of the “worst” countries that use children as soldiers, according to the top United Nations official dealing with the issue. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, has just returned...
Uganda: Fresh plunder claims of Congo minerals
From Pambazuka Dated 1 December 2011 2011-11-30 The Central African Republic and DR Congo have accused the UPDF hunting down LRA rebels in the two countries of allegedly involving in illegal extraction of timber, gold, diamond and other gems. This is contained in a report by the...
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