In July 2014, both sides met in Brazzaville (Congo). Peace talks were not successful end episodes of violence, although less frequent than they used to be, continued.
Looking for stability
On May 10, Christian and Muslim militias agreed to a peace accord requiring them to disarm and potentially face justice for war crimes committed during two years of conflict. A fundamental element of this new effort is the elections that are to be held on October 18. Next 20-30 days may already tell something about whether peace might be reached, the 10-15 day period before the elections will be the most critical phase.
CAR crisis in numbers[1]
· About 2,7 million people need humanitarian assistance.
· About 1,7 million people need emergency food assistance.
· There are more than 460 refugees.
· There are more than 360 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
· More than 6 thousand people died since the beginning of the crisis.
[1]Sources: United Nation Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), International Rescue Committee, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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