Central African Republic
Violence has increased throughout the Central African Republic, particularly between Seleka factions in the central regions and between rebels and anti-balaka militias in the northwest. Civilians are caught in the middle, and sometimes targeted, despite UN peacekeepers’ presence. The government struggles to maintain control of the capital, relying on peacekeepers for support. An estimated 461,000 people, mostly Muslims, are refugees in neighboring countries; 421,700 more are internally displaced. The new Special Criminal Court, a tribunal comprised of national and international staff and designed to promote accountability and stem the violence, requires financial and political support from the government and its international partners.

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Central African Republic: New Court Should Step Up Effort
Donors, Government Should Increase Support
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Central African Republic: Armed Group Kills 46 Civilians
Group’s Leader an Adviser to Prime Minister
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“Looking for Justice”
The Special Criminal Court, a New Opportunity for Victims in the Central African Republic
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Central African Republic: Civilians Targeted as Violence Surges
UN Peacekeeping Mission Faces Renewal, Needs Expansion
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Central African Republic: Rebel Violence Threatens Elections
Government, UN Should Protect Civilians; Advance Accountability
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The Murder of Three Russian Journalists Should Not Go Unsolved
Russian and Central African Authorities Have Put Little Effort Into Finding the Perpetrators
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Central African Republic: ICC Sets Trial
Human Rights Watch Interviewed Militia Leader on Video in 2014
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Prioritize Justice in Central African Republic
Questions Remain About Peace Deal’s Promotion of Justice
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Djotodia Returns to the Central African Republic
Former President’s Time Marked by Anarchy, Misrule, and Abuse
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Bozizé Returns to Central African Republic
Former President Should Be Held Accountable for Past Crimes
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CAR: Peacekeeping Mandate Renewed as Attacks Continue
With New Mandate, UN Forces Should Focus on Protection, Justice
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Central African Republic: New Court Should Step Up Effort
Donors, Government Should Increase Support