Central African News Journal
Central African Republic: Witness Says Bemba's Group Used Child Soldiers
A witness today stated that there were child soldiers among the ranks of the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC), the group led by Congolese opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba, whose alleged brutalization of Central African civilians landed him in the dock at the International Criminal Court.
Local student honored with Jefferson Award
When some boys his age might not have had many aspirations beyond watching Sesame Street, 6-year-old Hunter Frey was donating marshmallows to children in Russia. At age 7, he started giving gently used toys and candy to children in the Central African Republic.
Central African Republic: Central African Judge Did Not Find Evidence Implicating Bemba
A Central African judge said today that his investigations failed to find sufficient evidence implicating former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba in crimes allegedly committed by his troops during 2002 and 2003. The judge said for this reason, and also to not antagonize neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), he ordered the dismissal of charges that his country's top prosecutor ...
Child Soldiers Continue to be Recruted in Central African Republic
The use of child soldiers in armed conflict plagues our global society, as thousands of children continue to be recruited into armed conflict by both government forces and armed rebel groups in spite global efforts to combat the continued use of children. UNICEF estimates there are some 300,000 child soldiers actively fighting in at least [...]
Central African Republic: Bangui Judge Tells Court Why He Dismissed Charges Against Bemba
A Central African Republic (CAR) judge has told International Criminal Court (ICC) judges why he dismissed charges against former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba.
Central African Republic's children face recruitment risk
Hundreds of children being kidnapped, recruited into armed groups and denied humanitarian help in CAR - report
Central African Republic: Judge Testifies in Bemba Trial
The trial of former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba resumed today and heard the testimony of a senior investigating judge of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR).
CAR rebels call ceasefire
The Central African Republic's CPJP rebel group, which has been behind a series of attacks in recent months, has announced a ceasefire so that it can take part in peace talks.
Central African Republic: Supporting Women's Rights in Remote Areas
Violations of human rights are on the increase in northeastern Central African Republic (CAR), with aid workers expressing concern for protection of civilians amid renewed clashes between government troops and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP) rebels - one of the few groups that has not signed a peace agreement with the government.
CAR rebels call ceasefire
Bangui - The Central African Republic's CPJP rebel group, which has been behind a series of attacks in recent months, announced a ceasefire Thursday so that it can take part in peace talks with the government.
Central African rebels call ceasefire
The Central African Republic's CPJP rebel group, which has been behind a series of attacks in recent months, announced a ceasefire Thursday so it can take part in peace talks with the government.
UN says armed groups in Central African Republic continue recruiting children
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday released a report voicing serious concern as armed groups in Central African Republic (CAR) continue recruiting children.
Armed groups in CAR continue to recruit children: UN
New York, Apr 26: A new United Nations report voices serious concern about the continued recruitment of children by armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) and calls for measures to address the ongoing “protection crisis” in the country.
UN chief voices concern at continued recruitment of children by armed groups in CAR
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday voiced his serious concerns over the armed groups' continued recruitment of children in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Central African Republic: Armed Groups Continue to Recruit Children - UN Report
A new United Nations report voices serious concern about the continued recruitment of children by armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) and calls for measures to address the ongoing "protection crisis" in the country.
