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At least 14 people are killed at a religious site in Bambari, Central African Republic, amid clashes between armed groups and security forces.
2021-02-25

A French nun is found decapitated in a village in the Central African Republic.
2019-05-22

Six peacekeepers from Chad are killed in clashes in the Central African Republic.
2013-12-26

After declaring himself President of the Central African Republic, Seleka chief Michel Djotodia says that he has suspended the constitution of the country and dissolved its parliament.
2013-03-26

Seleka chief Michel Djotodia declares himself President of the Central African Republic and promises to retain power-sharing government as part of peace deal and put end to looting.
2013-03-25

All non-essential United Nations staff are removed from Central African Republic, as Seleka rebels move to within 75km of the capital, Bangui.
2013-03-23

South Africa announces it will send 400 more soldiers to the Central African Republic in an effort to assist the current regime, which faces a potential attack by the Seleka rebel coalition on the capital.
2013-01-6

The Seleka rebel coalition captures Kaga-Bandoro, the fourth major city to fall since the return to hostilities on December 10. Meanwhile, President François Bozizé meets with military advisors in the capital Bangui.
2012-12-25

A coalition of rebel groups called "Séléka" take over the Central African Republic mining town of Bria, killing at least 15 government soldiers. The group is spearheaded by UFDR forces and has already taken five towns in its two-week offensive, which it claims is because of a lack of progress after a peace deal ended the 2004–2007 Bush War. Following an appeal for help from President]] François Bozizé, the President of Chad Idriss Déby sends 20 vehicles of heavily armed troops to help quell the rebellion.
2012-12-18

Rebels from Chad rob 40 people – including a local government official – in attacks in the Central African Republic.
2012-02-19