Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic has been appointed as the interim President of the mineral-rich state., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.
New CAR leader to hold peace talks
January 23, 2014
The new interim president of the Central African Republic says she will hold talks with militant groups in an attempt to restore order in the conflict-ridden country.
“I want to meet with the armed groups and listen to them,” Catherine Samba-Panza said at a Press conference in the capital Bangui on Tuesday, adding: “If they took up arms, then there is a reason for that.”
General Ousmane Mamadou Ousmane, the president of the commission in charge of military reform of the Seleka rebel alliance, expressed support for the interim president, who was appointed on Monday.
“Our goal is clear, to support the new president to finish her mission, to support her so that peace returns to Central African Republic,” said the Seleka general.
Meanwhile, at least seven people were reportedly killed in clashes near the north-western town of Bang close to the borders with Chad and Cameroon.
— Press TV.
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