Rebel leader appoints new government in CAR

April 01, 2013 08:38 am | Updated November 16, 2021 10:06 pm IST - BANGUI, Central African Republic

Michel Djotodia meets with members of the government armed forces, in Bangui, Central African Republic on March 28, 2013.

Michel Djotodia meets with members of the government armed forces, in Bangui, Central African Republic on March 28, 2013.

A rebel leader who proclaimed himself President of the Central African Republic, after his fighters invaded the capital, has appointed a new cabinet.

New minister of information Christophe Gazam Betty announced the makeup of the new government on national radio late on Sunday. It includes both rebels and civilians.

The Seleka rebel movement began its advance on the capital in December 2012, before agreeing to peace talks with the government of President Francois Bozize. The deal signed in January, allowed Mr. Bozize to finish his term in return for a number of concessions.

The deal was broken this month when rebel leader Michel Djotodia led fighters into Bangui, forcing Mr. Bozize to flee.

Mr. Djotodia named himself President despite an international outcry.

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