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The Complex War in Central African Republic

Photo Source: DW By Naveed Qazi | Editor, Globe Upfront I n December 2020, when presidential elections were won by incumbent Faustin Archange Touadera, an alliance of rebel groups, calling themselves the Coalition of Patriots for Change, loyal to former President Francois Bozize, who was not allowed on the 2020 ballot through a constitutional court ruling, launched attacks and captured significant territories throughout the country. The post-election violence made matters worse for its people,  as an estimated 240,000 people were displaced, according to UN relief workers. The main roads between Central African Republic and Cameroon had been closed for almost two months, as per reportages done by Associated Press. The rebels then controlled nearly two thirds of the country, making it difficult to deliver humanitarian aid. They had left Bangassou in January 2020, after an ultimatum from the United Nations peacekeeping forces, but established their presence in nearby towns such as ...