Victoria Nuland (reuters.com)Urgent United States and asked all parties to ensure that their forces respect the human rights of the people of Central Africa and the Central African Republic. "Washington (Reuters)-the United States Monday expressed deep concern over "widespread reports of human rights violations" in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR) and urged the rebel soldiers to restore law and order.
The coalition of rebels captured Bangui while Seleka source authoritative said told AFP that President Francois Bozize has left the country with a helicopter, after the collapse of the deal two-month cease-fire backed by regional powers.
"We urge and call for the leadership of the Seleka has taken over Bangui to enforce law and order in the city and to restore basic services, electricity and water," said a spokesman for the U.s. State Department Victoria Nuland.
"We are urging the leadership to acknowledge the continued legitimacy of the Seleka Agreement Libreville, ensuring their implementation and give full support to Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye and his Government."
Tiangaye was chosen as Prime Minister in January to lead the caretaker Government to organize parliamentary elections recently, following a ceasefire agreement.
Nuland said that Washington still expects all parties to the agreement respect the deal, despite the battle going on recently.
"The United States urges all parties and asked to ensure that their forces respect the human rights of the people of Central Africa and the Central African Republic," the statement said.
"We are extremely concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in CAR and extensive and credible reports of human rights violations by the national security forces and fighters Seleka." (AK)
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