Latest Updates
- An official ceremony marking the conclusion of the Preparatory Committee's work and official presentation of the final document to President Bozizé took place on 25 April 2008. more
- The Preparatory Committee for the inclusive dialogue process ended its work, as planned, on 31 March 2008. more
- February 2008: Members of the Preparatory Committee attended a workshop on dialogue and negotiation organised by the UN Mediation Support Unit
Introduction
The Central African Republic has experienced persistent political-military crises for many years. More recently, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated following armed rebellions and the activities of criminal gangs in the north of the country, displacing approximately 300,000 people, leaving parts of the country deserted.
President Francois Bozizé is now promoting an All-Inclusive Political Dialogue (AIPD) process to reconcile the many political and armed entities throughout the country, and has signed peace pacts with two rebel groups. Following an assessment in July 2007, and the outcome of the Réunion de Concertation chaired by the HD Centre in August 2007 in Bangui, the President requested the HD Centre's help in organising the AIPD process, which includes elements of the armed rebellion in the north and to tackle political, economic and social conditions in the country as a whole.
read moreActivities
- Mission of the Preparatory Committee ends
The Preparatory Committee for the All Inclusive Political Dialogue, which the HD Centre chaired, ended its mission on 31 March 2008, as planned. read more
- Preparatory Committee for the AIPD created on 30 November 2007
The Preparatory Committee was created by Presidential Decree on 30 November 2007, to organize the process leading to an inclusive political dialogue. read more
- The HD Centre opens a small office in Bangui
The HD Centre opened a small office in the capital, Bangui, in September 2007. read more
Statements & Agreements
11 April 2008
Notice to the Press - The HD Centre ends its mission in Central African Republic. Also available in French
28 février 2008
Communiqué de Presse - Comité Préparatoire du Dialogue Politique Inclusif, Bangui, République Centrafricaine, Fevrier 2008
10 janvier 2008
Communiqué de Presse No 1 - Comité Préparatoire du Dialogue Politique Inclusif, Bangui, République Centrafricaine, janvier 2008
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