01.04.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Struggling to undo the damage of sexual violence"

Article on sexual violence and HIV/AIDS in CAR [ID 94698]

01.04.2008 - Source:UN Security Council

"Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad [S/2008/215]"

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (update on recent developments; activities of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad; establishment of the European Union-led military operation in Chad and the Central African Republic; observations) [ID 94949]

31.03.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Open season for bandits"

Northern CAR: Article on bandits and criminal gangs who kill, kidnap for ransom, loot and set fire to homes [ID 94432]

28.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Ex-defence minister claims to lead rebels" , Author: Agence France-Presse

Exiled former Defence Minister Jean-Jacques Demafouth says that he has been elected head of main rebel group People's Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD) and will lead it into peace talks [ID 94318]

28.03.2008 - Source:BBC News

"Uganda rebels 'in CAR kidnaps'"

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army is holding 100 women and girls captive in Central African Republic, officials say [ID 94353]

25.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Rebel claims illegal detention" , Author: Agence France-Presse (AFP)

A leading rebel figure accused authorities of double standards, claiming detention without legal basis after responding to an official call by turning himself in [ID 94231]

20.03.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Small steps to rebuilding lives"

Northern Central African Republic (CAR): After hiding in the bush for more than a year, families in regions of Ouaham and Nana Grebizi are starting to return to their roadside villages [ID 93848]

19.03.2008 - Source:Human Rights Watch

"Chadian Army Attacks, Burns Border Villages"

Chadian army has launched numerous cross-border raids on villages in northwestern Central African Republic (CAR) in recent weeks, killing civilians, burning villages, and stealing cattle; Chadian army troops appear to be acting in support of CAR and Chadian cattle herders known as Peuhls [ID 93812]

17.03.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Too many enemies"

Zaraguinas have abducted scores of civilians, mostly children, for ransom, according to Amnesty International report [ID 93697]

17.03.2008 - Source:BBC News

"Ugandan rebel leader leaves base"

Rebel leader Joseph Kony has left Uganda for Central African Republic, jeopardising peace deal, says Ugandan minister [ID 93683]

12.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Uganda rebels raid CAR town, abduct 80 -legislator" , Author: Reuters Foundation

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army rebels raided a remote border town in Central African Republic (CAR) last week and abducted 80 residents, officials said [ID 93416]

11.03.2008 - Source:US Department of State

"Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2007"

Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2007 [ID 93197]

11.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"UNICEF Central African Republic (CAR) Feb 2008 Monthly Report" , Author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Monthly report on humanitarian situation (February 2008) [ID 93415]

11.03.2008 - Source:Minority Rights Group International 

"State of the World's Minorities 2008"

Annual report on current situation of minorities [ID 93460]

07.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Central Africa rebels say clashes with army kill 6" , Author: Reuters Foundation

Rebel group said it had killed 5 government soldiers and lost one of its own men in clashes [ID 93414]

28.02.2008 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Further Information on Urgent Action 30/08 (AFR 19/001/2008, 30 January 2008) [AFR 19/002/2008]"

Journalist Faustin Bambou was released following an announcement on the government radio that he had been pardoned by President François Bozizé [ID 92848]

25.02.2008 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières

"Editor freed after getting presidential pardon"

Editor freed after getting presidential pardon; he spent 6 weeks in prison [ID 92377]

22.02.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Over 15% of women and girls subjected to sexual violence in the Central African Republic's crisis zones" , Author: United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Northern CAR: Over 15 percent of women and girls subjected to sexual violence in conflict zone [ID 92497]

15.02.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"CAR refugees not ready to return home"

Chad/Goré region: Around 6,000 refugees from Central African Republic (CAR) have arrived at camps over the last 2 months; they were escaping violence from bandits, rebels and the military in northern CAR [ID 91866]

08.02.2008 - Source:UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

"Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions concludes visit to Central African Republic"

Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Philip Alston, concluding his visit to towns and regions of Bangui, Bossangoa and Paoua (decline of executions in North; extortion of residents by soldiers; illegal checkpoints; executions and torture in police custody; government forces killing people accused of witchcraft) [ID 91644]

31.01.2008 - Source:Human Rights Watch

"World Report 2008"

Annual report on human rights situation in 2007 [ID 91097]

30.01.2008 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Urgent Action 30/08 [AFR 19/001/2008]"

After an unfair trial, journalist Faustin Bambou was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment; Amnesty International believes that he is a prisoner of conscience [ID 91746]

29.01.2008 - Source:Committee to Protect Journalists 

"CAR editor sentenced to jail for defamation"

CPJ condemns six-month prison sentence given to the editorial director of a private weekly [ID 90644]

28.01.2008 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières

"Newspaper editor sentenced to six months in prison"

Newspaper editor sentenced to six months in prison [ID 90565]

25.01.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"EU to launch Chad peacekeeping force Monday: diplomats" , Author: Agence France-Presse

European Union will launch 3,700-strong peacekeeping force for Chad and Central African Republic, diplomats and officials say [ID 90487]