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Six soldiers and four Coalition of Patriots for Change rebels are killed during a shootout at a military outpost in Bakouma, Central African Republic.
2022-04-29

Darfur militia leader Ali Kushayb is handed over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and rape. He had surrendered in the Central African Republic.
2020-06-9

Central African Republic's National Election Authority announces voters approved (93%) the new constitution in the December 13 referendum. Amid sporadic violence, 39 percent of registered citizens voted in the two-day poll. The first round of the presidential elections and Parliamentary elections now can be held on December 27, 2015. Acting President Catherine Samba-Panza and current members of the legislature cannot participate. [http:--www.dw.com-en-central-african-republic-voters-say-yes-to-new-constitution-a-18933653 (Deutsche Welle)] [http:--www.metronews.ca-news-world-2015-12-22-central-african-republic-overwhelmingly-votes-yes-on-constitutional-referendum.html (Toronto Metro News)]date=August 2019
2015-12-22

Francis encourages Kenyans to work for peace and forgiveness amid a wave of extremist violence on the continent which has threatened to disrupt his trip. His six-day pilgrimage will also take him to Uganda and the Central African Republic.
2015-11-25

At least 22 people are killed this week in a string of raids on villages in the Central African Republic. The escalation of violence threatens to derail a visit by Pope Francis and crucial elections scheduled for December 27, 2015.
2015-11-13

Rebels reject a national unity government offer by President of the Central African Republic François Bozizé.
2012-12-31

Chad sends troops to the Central African Republic to help defend the town of Bria from the Seleka rebel coalition.
2012-12-19

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

2 die and 2 are wounded in an attack on an aid vehicle near the village of Dembia in the Central African Republic.
2010-05-7

Two French Triangle workers who were kidnapped in Birao, Central African Republic last November are released in Darfur.
2010-03-14