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Central African Republic war crimes trial postponed after lawyer no-show
BANGUI (Reuters) - The inaugural trial of a court established to prosecute war crimes in Central African Republic's drawn-out conflict...
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Explainer-Why African nations’ support for UN action on Russia/Ukraine is so mixed
By Tim Cocks JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Western powers seeking to isolate Russia over Ukraine are disappointed at what they see...
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ICC says Central African Republic war crimes suspect surrendered
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday said the former Central African Republic's militia leader Maxime Jeoffroy Eli...
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Analysis-W. Africa coups show limits of diplomacy, opening door to new players
By Aaron Ross and David Lewis DAKAR (Reuters) - Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on...
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U.S. sanctions militia leader in Central African Republic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday imposed sanctions on Ali Darassa, a militia leader in Central African Republic...
Read moreICC judges confirm war crimes charges against Central African Republic suspect Said
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges...
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Number of children recruited into conflict grows in West and Central Africa
DAKAR (Reuters) - West and Central Africa has recorded the highest number of children recruited into conflict of any region...
Read moreU.S. confronts Russia as U.N. renews C.Africa peacekeepers
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China abstained in a U.N. Security Council vote on Friday to...
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Gold, diamonds and drugs: Portuguese peacekeepers suspected of smuggling
By Catarina Demony LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese police have clamped down on a crime ring that allegedly involved the country's...
Read moreU.N. says C. African Republic soldiers wounded 10 Egyptian peacekeepers
DAKAR (Reuters) -The United Nations mission in Central African Republic on Tuesday accused the country's presidential guard of opening fire...
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Central African Republic declares unilateral ceasefire in fight with rebels
By Judicael Yongo BANGUI (Reuters) - Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Friday declared a unilateral cessation of fighting...
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Central African Republic war crimes suspect ‘beat’ prisoners, ICC prosecutor says
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - A former Central African Republic "Seleka" faction commander took part in beatings and mistreatment of prisoners...
Read moreCentral African Republic rebel attack death toll rises to 20
BANGUI (Reuters) - The death toll from an attack three days ago by rebel fighters in Central African Republic on...
Read moreAt least 12 killed in Central African Republic road ambush
BANGUI (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed in Central African Republic on Tuesday when rebel fighters ambushed and...
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Exclusive-Flouting U.N. sanctions in Africa? No one at U.N. watching after Russia move
By Michelle Nichols and Jonathan Saul UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia is delaying the appointment of panels of independent experts...
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UN removes Gabon peacekeepers from Central African Republic after sex abuse allegations
DAKAR (Reuters) - The United Nations has sent home all 450 Gabonese troops from its peacekeeping mission in Central African...
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France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister on Tuesday criticised plans that would bring Russian mercenaries into Mali, saying such a...
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