Central African Republic elections 'credible', says govt
Thousands of people were prevented from voting because of the threat of violence from rebels fighting to oust President Faustin Archange Touadera, said local leaders and UN workers who asked not to be named.
FILE: Egyptian commandos of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) patrol in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), as they pass an election poster of CAR President Faustin Archange Touadera on 25 December 2020. Picture: AFP.
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BANGUI - Central African Republic's legislative and presidential elections were legitimate and credible, a government spokesperson insisted on Tuesday, after the first round held this weekend was marred by violence.