10 killed in attack in CAR: ex-rebels (22.06.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Ten people have been killed in an attack on the town of Birao in the northeast of the Central African Republic, a former rebel group said Monday. Armed men on Sunday attacked a base of the former rebels of the Union of Democratic Forces for the Rally (UFDR), two weeks after a similar attack, UFDR spokesman Djarnib Ngrebaye said.

Problems besetting Central African Republic can be overcome – UN official (19.06.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

The top United Nations political official today voiced his conviction that the various challenges facing the peace process in the Central African Republic (CAR) can be overcome with the continued help of the world body and the country’s international partners.

Who’s who with guns (17.06.2009)

(Quelle: Irinnews / International)

Lasting security remains elusive in the north and northeast of Central African Republic, despite truces struck with armed groups and a national conference held in late 2008 in an effort to steer the country out of a devastating cycle of violence that has persisted more or less since independence in 1960. … This is an overview of the various armed politico-military groups, criminal gangs, government security forces and international military missions in the country.

Clash with rebels in northern CAR kills at least 20 (15.06.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Security forces in the remote north of Central African Republic clashed with rebels late last week, killing at least 20 people in a resurgence of fighting which has forced tens of thousands from their homes.

Patasse reveals presidency bid (12.06.2009)

(Quelle: IWPR / UK)

The former head of state of the Central African Republic, CAR, Ange-Felix Patasse, has told IWPR he will take part in presidential elections there next year, but analysts warn such a move runs the risk of tipping the fragile country into another crisis.

Près de 30 morts samedi dans l'attaque armée à Birao (08.06.2009)

(Quelle: Jeune Afrique / France)

Près de 30 personnes ont été tuées samedi en Centrafrique lorsque des hommes armés ont lancé à Birao (nord-est) une attaque visant des rebelles d'un mouvement engagé dans le processus de paix, selon des habitants de la ville joints lundi depuis Bangui. Selon un notable, un fonctionnaire et d'autres habitants contactés séparément, au moins 25 morts auraient été enregistrés dans le camp des assaillants, qui ont tué deux membres de l'Union des forces démocratiques pour le rassemblement (UFDR) qui a signé un accord de paix avec le gouvernement en avril 2007.

Militants attack army base in CAR (06.06.2009)

(Quelle: BBC / UK)

Gunmen in the Central African Republic have attacked a military base in the north-eastern town of Birao, killing at least two people and wounding several. Civilians have been fleeing from the area since the early morning attack but UN peacekeepers are patrolling the area and the situation appears to be calm. … It is thought the gunmen are ethnic Kara militants not involved in the government's peace process.

Ethiopian diplomat proposed to head UN efforts in Central African Republic (27.05.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has informed the Security Council of his intention to appoint Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia as the top United Nations official in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Ban urges respect for human rights after reported attacks in Central African Republic (01.05.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for the respect of human rights and the rule of law in the Central African Republic (CAR), following reports of deadly attacks by Government troops on civilians in the Ndele region of the country.

Nouvel accrochage entre l'armée et des groupes armés dans le Nord du pays (19.04.2009)

(Quelle: ACAP / Central African Republic)

Un accrochage a opposé des éléments de l’armée centrafricaine à des hommes armés, dans la matinée du samedi 18 avril à proximité de la localité de Kabo (465 km au nord de Bangui), a appris l’Acap de source officielle.

Security Council demands end to violence in Central African Republic (07.04.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

The United Nations Security Council today demanded an end to violence by armed groups terrorizing the northern Central African Republic (CAR) and called for all parties in the country to abide by the results of a recent national dialogue. The 15-member body also endorsed a plan by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to establish a new, integrated UN unit in the landlocked nation to replace the UN peacebuilding office there known as BONUCA, … .

Inclusive talks could lead to peace consolidation – UN (10.03.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Recent long-awaited multi-party talks in the Central African Republic (CAR) have provided a window of opportunity to make strides towards consolidating peace in the land-locked nation, a top United Nations envoy told the Security Council today. … Three committees have been established in the areas of politics and governance; security and armed groups; and socio-economic questions, he said in his last briefing to the Council in his current position.

Les adieux de François Lonseny Fall à la Centrafrique (06.03.2009)

(Quelle: ACAP / Central African Republic)

Le Représentant Spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies et Chef du Bureau d’appui des Nations Unies pour la consolidation de la paix en République Centrafricaine (Bonuca), M. François Lonseny Fall, a quitté Bangui, dans la soirée du jeudi 5 mars, après un an et demi de mission.

CAR rebel group takes up arms anew (03.03.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

A rebel movement in the Central African Republic has taken up arms but has not yet completely reneged on a peace deal signed with the government in December, its leader said Tuesday. The Movement of Centrafrican Liberators for Justice (MLCJ) "is taking up arms again but doesn't yet denounce the accords" signed on December 7 to bring a truce and start a political dialogue, Captain Abakar Sabone said.

CAR rebels reject peace deals, announce alliance (28.02.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

A rebel group in Central African Republic has rejected the government's peace deal and said a new allied force will now challenge the president, days after gunmen overran a police post in the northwest of the country. The declaration by rebel leader Abdoulaye Miskine is the latest threat to international efforts to pacify the landlocked nation, which is rich in gold, diamonds and uranium but suffers from chronic instability. Miskine's Democratic Forces for the Central African People (FDPC) had been one of the first of several rebel groups to sign a peace deal with President Francois Bozize late last year.

Ugandan LRA rebels attack across CAR border – colonel (25.02.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Ugandan rebels crossed into Central African Republic and ambushed an army patrol triggering clashes that killed several fighters, a colonel in the republic's armed forces said on Wednesday. The ambush raises fears of more attacks in Central African Republic by Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) fighters fleeing a Ugandan-led multinational offensive against their hideouts in northern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rebels storm north Central African town (24.02.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Rebels have carried out a weekend assault on the town of Batafango in the northern Central African Republic, stealing arms and looting buildings and relief organisations, the government and army said Tuesday.

Child abuse, rape, armed recruitment rampant in Central African Republic, UN reports (10.02.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Grave violations against children are being perpetrated by all parties to the various conflicts in the Central African Republic (CAR), including rape and armed recruitment into the fighting forces, according to a United Nations report released today.

Limited CAR cabinet reshuffle disappoints rebels (21.01.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Central African Republic has named a largely unchanged government, drawing criticism from oppo-sition and rebel leaders who had hoped for greater political participation after December peace talks.

Inclusive dialogue key to all other progress in Central African Republic – UN report (20.01.2009)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Without concrete and substantive progress in inclusive political dialogue in the Central African Re-public (CAR), efforts to achieve improvement in security, rule of law and development will remained stalled in a country that is beset by unrest, widespread displacement and entrenched poverty, ac-cording to United Nations report released today.

First rebel attack on Central African army since peace talks: ministry (20.01.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Rebels attacked Central African Republic troops over the weekend in a region bordering Sudan, caus-ing "several deaths" according to a defence ministry statement released Tuesday. It is the first such attack since December peace talks brought together some 200 representatives from the govern-ment, opposition, civil society groups and rebel movements aimed at ending unrest in the impover-ished country.

Touadera reappointed CAR Prime Minister (19.01.2009)

(Quelle: Mail and Guardian / South Africa)

Central African Republic President Francois Bozize on Monday reappointed Faustin-Archange Touadera as prime minister of the country, just a day after dissolving the government, national radio announced. … Bozize dissolved the government on Sunday. While no explanation was given for the move, he had promised a unity government after peace talks aimed at halting a near civil war ended in December.

Central African Republic prepares to resist LRA rebels (13.01.2009)

(Quelle: Reliefweb / International)

Central African Republic will send more troops to its border with Democratic Republic of Congo to guard against incursions by Ugandan rebel group the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), its defence min-ister said on Monday. Uganda, Congo and South Sudan launched a joint offensive against Congo-based LRA fighters in December, but the rebels have in recent weeks killed hundreds of people in vil-lages along the Congolese border with Central African Republic and Sudan.

Rebels “advancing towards CAR” (02.01.2009)

(Quelle: BBC / UK)

The UN says it fears rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in DR Congo are advancing towards the Central African Republic (CAR). The UN refugee agency says villages are being set alight, women raped and children abducted. LRA rebels massacred close to 500 villagers in northern DR Congo in the past week, near the border with Uganda. … The CAR is reinforcing its border.

A country awash with guns (16.12.2008)

(Quelle: BBC / UK)

Peace talks are under way in the Central African Republic. The talks coincide with a UN meeting over plans to increase the number of peacekeepers in the region. Both gatherings follow several years of civil war, coup d'etats and ruthless attacks on civilians by roaming gangs of armed bandits. A ceasefire should be in operation but is often disregarded.

Untangling the political dialogue – new ICG Briefing (09.12.2008)

(Quelle: International Crisis Group)

The risk of wider violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) is today at its highest point since the coup d’état of 2003. “Central African Republic: Untangling the Political Dialogue“, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, argues that the danger of a humanitarian catastrophe and new instability in the country and the wider region is high because both the regime and the main opposition forces see armed conflict as the ultimate way out of the long crisis.

Central African ex-leader Patassé comes home for peace talks (07.12.2008)

(Quelle: Afrique Centrale / International)

Former Central African Republic president Ange-Felix Patassé arrived here Sunday after five years in exile in Togo to participate in long-delayed peace talks in the troubled country.

Ban welcomes announcement of inclusive dialogue in Central African Republic (02.12.2008)

(Quelle: UN News / International)

Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the decision by the Central African Republic (CAR) to hold an inclusive political dialogue shortly, but cautioned that the country continues to face political, security and socio-economic challenges. In his latest report to the Security Council on the country made public today, Mr. Ban wrote that … the “culture of impunity” that exists for the rebel militia known as the Popular Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD) and Government forces is “an area of immediate and continuing concern”.

UN peacebuilding delegation visits Central African Republic (05.11.2008)

(Quelle: UN News) A delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission is conducting a week-long mission in the Central African Republic (CAR), which remains beset by unrest and widespread displacement in the north and entrenched poverty across the country.

UN reports mounting human rights abuses (10.10.2008)

(Quelle: UN News) Extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary arrests, mostly attributed to the defence and security forces and encouraged by a culture of impunity, have contributed to a considerable deterioration in human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR), according to a United Nations report released today.