United Nations - UN Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the “unconstitutional seizure of power” in
Central African Republic and demanded the restoration of constitutional
order in the country.
“The Secretary-General is deeply
concerned by reports of serious violations of human rights. He
underscores that those who are responsible for committing such
violations will be held accountable,” the UN press office said in a
statement.
Rebels in Central African Republic
(CAR) seized the riverside capital Bangui in fierce fighting on Sunday,
forcing President Francois Bozize to flee and sowing confusion over who
rules the mineral-rich heart of Africa.
“The Secretary-General appeals for
calm and for the respect of the rule of law in the CAR,” it said. “He
is concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in the country and the
reports of ongoing looting in the capital, Bangui, including of United
Nations property.”
The statement added that United
Nations was taking all precautions to protect its staff. It also
reminded the authorities of their “obligations to ensure the safety of
all United Nations personnel and premises.”
The Seleka rebel coalition resumed
hostilities on Thursday in the former French colony and quickly swept
south to Bangui with the aim of ousting Bozize, whom it accused of
breaking a January peace deal to integrate its fighters into the army
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