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Central African Republic: international community must maintain pressure on Bozizé to ensure a lasting piece

September 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Jean-Simon Rioux On 25th and 26th August, headlines revealed a newly reached agreement between the Conventions of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP) and the government of the Central African Republic (CAR). As part of the accord, the rebel … read more »

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CAR attack kills seven, injures 6

September 26, 2011 by benim

Bangui – A rebel attack on a rival group and civilians in the Central African Republic killed seven people, including a senior local official, and wounded six, a hospital official source told AFP on Monday. The military said on Sunday … read more »

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Death toll in CAR diamond war rises

September 22, 2011 by benim

Bangui – A recent outbreak of fighting between rival armed groups in the Central African Republic vying for control over diamond mines left 43 dead, an army source said on Thursday. The toll originally stood at 30 following week-long clashes … read more »

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UN calls for calm in CAR

September 21, 2011 by benim

Libreville – The United Nations called for an immediate truce between rival groups in the Central African Republic fighting for control over diamond mines, in a statement sent to AFP Tuesday. “The United Nations expresses its strong concern over the … read more »

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