Much of the tension is over religious identity between Muslim Séléka fighters and Christian anti-balaka. The conflict became extremely violent, with both sides committing atrocities, causing widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis that has forced more than a million people to leave their homes.
Since the most recent conflict began, much of the little that existed has been destroyed and social services have broken down.More than three quarters of CAR’s working population relies on agriculture, but cycles of displacement have driven farmers from their land, leaving fields abandoned. Speaking on 4 April, Information Minister Christophe Gazam Betty said that Djotodia had accepted the proposals of the African leaders; however, he suggested that Djotodia could remain in office if he were elected to head the transitional council.The transitional council, composed of 105 members, met for the first time on 13 April 2013 and immediately elected Djotodia as interim President; there were no other candidates.On 13 September 2013, Djotodia formally disbanded Seleka, which he had lost effective control of once the coalition had taken power. The Central African Republic conflict is an ongoing civil war in the Central African Republic (CAR) involving the government, rebels from the Séléka coalition, and anti-balaka militias.
When conflict erupted in October 2013, 58 wells were contaminated with dead bodies, leaving thousands of local people with far fewer water collection points. Concern helped to re-open the nearby Ndanga Health Post so that the children can now get the treatment and support they need. However, escalating violence has made it increasingly dangerous for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to work in the country. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. While people from both faiths live throughout the country, the north is predominantly Muslim and the south is mostly Christian. Other contributing factors include ethnic differences among ex-Séléka factions and historical antagonism between agriculturalists, who largely comprise anti-balaka, and nomadic groups, who constitute most Séléka fighters.The peacekeeping force Multinational Force in the Central African Republic (FOMUC) was formed in October 2002 by the regional economic community, On 13 April 2007, a peace agreement between the government and the UFDR was signed in Rebel groups alleged that Bozizé had not followed the terms of the 2007 agreement and that there continued to be political abuses, especially in the northern part of the country, such as "torture and illegal executions".In August 2012 a peace agreement was signed between the government and the CPJP.In November 2012, in Obo, FACA soldiers were injured in an attack attributed to Chadian On 26 December, hundreds of protesters surrounded the French embassy accusing the former colonial power of failing to help the army.Government soldiers launched a counterattack against rebel forces in Bambari on 28 December, leading to heavy clashes, according to a government official. One nation, two peoples CAR is home to both Muslim and Christian communities. As a result, crop production has dropped by over half since 2013, food prices have soared, and almost half the population is without reliable access to food. Even when farmers return to their land, many do not have seeds to plant, or are reluctant to plant crops without a stable future to plan for.
Séléka leader Michel Djotodia then proclaimed himself President. Concern has since built two water pumps and six wells. The roadmap to end the crisis including elections late 2015 presents only a short-term answer and risks exacerbating existing tensions. Photo: Crystal WellsIn December 2012 the Séléka launched a rebellion, partially supported by foreign interests eager to secure access to CAR’s natural resources.Even before the war, CAR was one of the world’s least developed countries, with little electricity or transportation infrastructure.By March of 2013, the rebels had captured the capital city of Bangui, and deposed president François Bozizé. However, the sectarian nature of the current conflict is relatively new.CAR is home to both Muslim and Christian communities. Conflict, climate disaster, chronic poverty. Since the Central African Republic (CAR) gained independence from France in 1960 it has faced deep social, economic and political crises. By 2017, more than two-thirds of all health facilities have been damaged or destroyed.In May 2014, it was reported that around 600,000 people in CAR were internally displaced with 160,000 of these in the capital Bangui. The situation quickly deteriorated, spiraling out of control throughout the country. Several witnesses over 60 km (37 mi) away said they could hear detonations and heavy weapons fire for a number of hours. CAR has the highest number of maternal deaths in the world, and six out of 10 adults cannot read or write. Since late 2012, the people of Central African Republic have suffered bouts of sectarian violence that have displaced over one million. Three Russian journalists were killed in 2018 while investigating Russian mercenary groups in CAR. Violence erupted in the Central African Republic … In response, groups of armed militias using the name of Anti-Balaka formed. The Central African Republic crisis. Photo: Chris de Bode, Panos PicturesEver since gaining its independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic has been plagued with political instability, underdevelopment, and waves of violent conflict.