Longing for peace in Central African Republic
Author: Laeila Adjovi
Published: 11 January 2013 Accessed: 23 January 2013
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Published: 11 January 2013 Accessed: 23 January 2013
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Summary of the Article
This article is about a ceasefire that has calmed the people of Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR). The ceasefire is underway in Libreville, Gabon, where President Francois Bozize and the Seleka rebels. The Seleka rebels have been raiding and abducting citizens in the country of CAR, striking fear in workers and students. Employees are afraid of going to work, students are kept at home by their parents for fear of war. Streets are nearly desolate, with sounds from the sewing factory louder than the actual traffic. Action is taking place in Gabon, however, and people are glued to their radio stations in hopes of ceasing the rebellion.
Thoughts, Comments, and Emotions
I could understand the fear in the people that are in Bangui. I would be afraid to step out of my home to go to work, to go to school, or even to the market. With the rebels out on the street, abducting and torturing people there. I'm glad, however, that a ceasefire is underway, taking place in Libreville, Gabon, with the president and the rebels.
Article's Relation to Politics
The government is trying to formulate a deal with the rebels to ease the situation in CAR, whether it's through a treaty or just an agreement. On the other hand, with the rebels in CAR, the economy has stalled, and prices are much higher due to food being scarce, and with the government busy with the Seleka rebels, actions for the economy are rare.