Central African Republic killers Named And Shamed Amnesty International has identified those it believes are responsible for atrocities recently committed in the Central African Republic (CAR). Several leaders from rebels and militia groups, as well as former Presidents Francois Bozize and Michel Djotodia, are named by the rights group. The trouble in CAR began as Mr Djotodias mainly Muslim rebels seized power in March last year. The majority Christian state then descended into ethno-religious warfare. Thousands of people have been killed and almost a quarter of the countrys 4.6 million inhabitants have been forced from their homes. The report - Central African Republic: Time for Accountability - says that most attacks have been conducted openly, with the perpetrators showing no fear of sanction. Mr Djotodia stepped down under regional pressure in January, but the fighting has continued. He has declined to comment on the allegations. The presence of some 7,000 international peacekeepers has also failed to put an end to the violence and revenge attacks. Those responsible for leaving hundreds of thousands of innocent people with nowhere to hide from their murderous violence must be given nowhere to hide from justice, Christian Mukosa, Amnesty Internationals CAR researcher, said in a statement. Only by ending impunity can the cycle of violence that has gripped CAR be stemmed, he said. Source: BBC
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:31:27 +0000