Curfew imposed in CAR as opposition parties challenge Touadera s poll win
Issued on: Faustin-Archange Touadéra was declared winner of the presidential poll in December. RFI/Romain Ferré 2 min A curfew has been imposed throughout the Central African Republic as part of the government’s fight against armed rebel groups. Advertising Read more
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced the lockdown between 8pm and 5am in a statement read out on national radio on Thursday night.
Touadéra, 63, won five more years in power following presidential and parliamentary elections on 27 December.
However, fighting has continued in towns nationwide since the election, with the rebels threatening to march on the capital, Bangui.