LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - African military chiefs agreed on Saturday to more than double the size of a regional peacekeeping force deployed in Central African Republic, where authorities have struggled to contain violence after a rebel takeover.Full story
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. envoy to the Central African Republic urged the Security Council on Wednesday to consider imposing sanctions on rebels accused of severe rights violations including rape, maiming, recruitment of child soldiers and forced marriages. Full story
BANGUI (Reuters) - Ex-rebel fighters loyal to the new leader of Central African Republic went on a rampage after toppling the former president, executing opponents, raping women and looting homes - acts that could constitute war crimes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. Full story
In this Jan. 27, 2012 photo released by WWF-Canon, forest elephants gather at Dzanga Bai clearing in the Dzanga-Sangha reserve, in Central African Republic. Elephant meat is flooding food markets in villages near the famed wildlife reserve in Central African Republic one month after rebels believed
Members of the South Africa National Defence Force carry the mortal remains of 13 members that were killed in Central African Republic during the handing over to the respective families at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, in Pretoria, March 28, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer
Soldiers from the Seleka rebel alliance stand guard as the Central African Republic's new President Michel Djotodia attends Friday prayers at the central mosque in Bangui March 29, 2013. REUTERS/Alain Amontchi
Central African Republic's new leader Michel Djotodia greets his supporters at a rally in favor of the Seleka rebel alliance in downtown Bangui March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Alain Amontchi
Central African Republic's new President Michel Djotodia sits next to Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye at a rally in support of Djotodia in downtown Bangui March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Alain Amontchi
Central African Republic's new President Michel Djotodia speaks to his supporters at a rally in favour of the Seleka rebel coalition in downtown Bangui March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Alain Amontchi
