2013 in the Central African Republic

none 2013 The following is a list of events of the year 2013 in the Central African Republic. Incumbents President: François Bozizé (until 24 March), Michel Djotodia (starting 25 March) Prime minister: Faustin-Archange Touadéra (until 17 January), Nicolas Tiangaye (starting 17 January) Events January 2 January - Séléka rebels halt their advance on the capital of Bangui and agreed to peace talks.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-car-rebels-talks/central-african-republic-rebels-halt-advance-agree-to-peace-talks-idUSBRE90105C20130102 Central African Republic rebels halt advance, agree to peace talks However, President Bozizé fires his army chief of staff and son as defence minister to take the ministry administration himself.https://www.voanews.com/a/central-african-republic-bozize-fires-defense-minister-army-chief/1576693.html CAR President Fires Defense Minister, Army Chief 6 January - South Africa announces plans to deploy 400 more soldiers into the Central African Republic to assist President Bozizé against the Séléka rebels.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-20928352 South Africa boosts presence in Central African Republic 11 January - The government signs a ceasefire with the rebels ending the conflict and establish a coalition government.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-20990671 Central African Republic ceasefire signed March 23 March - All UN personnel are withdrawn from the Central African Republic as Séléka rebels move in to capture Bangui.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/03/2013323131445197878.html UN pulls staff as CAR rebels threaten capital 24 March - The Séléka rebels take the presidential palace. Bozizé flees to the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-21915901 Central African Republic: President Bozize flees Bangui 25 March - Michel Djotodia declares himself as President of the Central African Republic and promises to keep to the agreement of power-sharing and end looting.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/03/201332565033211834.html CAR president seeks refuge in Cameroon South African President Jacob Zuma claims 13 of his country's soldiers were killed in the conflict.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-21923624 Jacob Zuma: 13 South African soldiers killed in CAR 26 March - President Djotodia suspends the constitution and dissolves the parliament.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-21934433 CAR rebel head Michel Djotodia 'suspends constitution' April 4 April - South Africa announces the full withdrawal of troops from the Central African Republic.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/04/20134464929202943.html South Africa to withdraw troops from CAR September 9 September - 60 people are killed during clashes between Séléka forces and supporters of former president Bozizé.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-24021425 Central African Republic says scores killed in new clashes October 9 October - 60 people are killed in clashes between former Séléka forces and local militias.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrica-clashes/around-60-dead-in-clashes-in-central-african-republic-idUSBRE9980R620131009 Around 60 dead in clashes in Central African Republic November 26 November - France announces plans to intervene in the conflict ongoing in the Central African Republic.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-11-26/france-to-boost-troops-in-central-african-republic-amid-chaos- France to Boost Central African Republic Forces Amid ‘Chaos’ December 5 December - The United Nations approves a peacekeeping mission to be sent to the country led by the African Union and France due to recent clashes seeing more than 100 people killed.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrican-fighting/france-vows-immediate-action-in-central-african-republic-after-battle-idUSBRE9B405F20131205 France vows immediate action in Central African Republic after battle 6 December - The Red Cross claims that over 300 people have been killed in two days of fighting in the capital of Bangui.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-25273681# 'Hundreds dead' in Central African Republic violence 7 December - France extends its role in the conflict by deploying 1600 troops to aid the peacekeepers.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-25281959 Central African Republic: French troops expand operations 10 December - Two French troops are killed in clashes in Bangui, the first French casualties since the deployment of 1600 troops.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-25313817# French soldiers killed in Central African Republic 26 December - 40 people including six Chadian peacekeepers are killed in clashes in the country.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25520701 CAR unrest kills dozens, including six Chad peacekeepers References 2013 Category:2010s in the Central African Republic Category:Years of the 21st century in the Central African Republic Central African Republic Central African Republic