The coup in CAR & Francophone Africa

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• published: 17 Apr 2013
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The familiar post-colonial legacy of puppet rulers serving the interests of former colonial powers is well known in the Central African Republic. On Sunday March 24th it was reported that rebels in Central African Republic, a nation of 4.5 million people, seized the riverside capital, Bangui, in fighting, forcing President Francois Bozize to flee. According to reports, Bozize has fled to neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. "The secretary-general is deeply concerned by reports of serious violations of human rights," read a UN statement on behalf of Ban Ki-moon. "He underscores that those who are responsible for committing such violations will be held accountable." In 2007, these groups signed an accord with the government and agreed to be integrated into the army. But in late 2012, some of those rebels who joined the army deserted and took up arms once more. The rebels, who are mostly northerners, accuse President Francoise Bozize of not honoring the ceasefire deal, which promised the release of political prisoners and payment for fighters who disarmed. Ignoring Bozize's call for help in January, France announced that it was deploying 350 soldiers to ensure the security of nationals and other foreigners after rebels took over the capital city. watch this video on our website: http://www.presstv.ir/Program/298786.html Follow our Facebook on: http://www.facebook.com/presstvchannel Follow our Twitter on: http://twitter.com/presstv Follow our Tumblr on: http://presstvchannel.tumblr.com