Feuding Seleka and anti-Balaka militias were set to meet on Monday (21.07.2014) in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, at a National Reconciliation Forum.
The aim was to draw up a ceasefire agreement. That was the plan, at least. But as soon as the venue was announced, civil society representatives threatened to boycott the negotiations. “The political and religious leaders find it inappropriate that Central African’s problems should be solved in Brazzaville,” a statement said.
There could be dificulties for the Muslim Seleka if the talks are held outside the CAR. Last Saturday (12.07.2014) Seleka rebels re-elected Michael Djotodia as their leader.
In Match 2013, Djotodia, overthrew the then President Francois Bozize and he declared himself head of state. The country sank in chaos and violence.
Seleka militias were officially disbanded but continued to spread fear and terror throughout the country. Anti-Balaka vigilantes, who are mainly Christian, responded by attacking Muslims…
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