LIBREVILLE - The government of Central African Republic said Saturday it had struck a peace deal with armed groups in Khartoum in a bid to end years of fighting that has killed thousands. "A peace agreement has been reached..." the government of President Faustin-Archange Touadera (pictured) announced on Twitter"A peace agreement has been reached..." the government of President Faustin-Archange Touadera announced on Twitter just a day after African Union-sponsored talks between the two sides were suspended amid concerns over amnesty. One of the world's poorest nations, Central African Republic has struggled to recover from a 2013 civil war that erupted when President Francois Bozize, a Christian, was overthrown by mainly Muslim Seleka rebels. Since the talks started, the mainly Muslim Union for Peace (UPC) has notably carried out several attacks on the central prefecture of Ouaka. Seven peace accords have been inked since the start of the unrest, none of which have managed to restore stability.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2019 16:41 UTC