Union of Democratic Forces for Unity
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Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (French: Union des Forces Démocratiques pour le Rassemblement, UFDR) was a rebel group which fought against the government in the 2004-2007 civil war in that country, known as the Central African Republic Bush War. The Central African Republic has accused the government of Sudan of backing the UFDR.
| Union of Democratic Forces for Unity | |
|---|---|
| Union des forces démocratiques pour le rassemblement | |
| Leaders | Abakar Sabone Michel Djotodia Justin Hassane |
| Spokesperson | Hamad Hamadine[1] |
| Foundation | 14 September 2006 |
| Dissolved | 2012 |
| Merged into | Seleka |
| Group(s) | MLCJ GAPLC FDC |
| Headquarters | Vakaga |
| Active regions | North-eastern Central African Republic |
On April 13, 2007, a peace agreement between the government and the UFDR was signed in Birao. The agreement provides for an amnesty for the UFDR, its recognition as a political party, and the eventual integration of its fighters into the army.[2]
References
edit- ^ News 24, News 24. "CAR troops retake airport". news24.com. News 24. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Central African Republic, rebels sign peace deal", Associated Press (USA Today), April 13, 2007.