The Central African Republic’s government has urged the main rebel force, the Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC), to rejoin peace talks.
This call follows a leader’s willingness to negotiate.
The CPC, the most powerful rebel group, has been internally divided.
One leader had declared an end to hostilities and expressed readiness for discussions with the government.
Jean Willybiro-Sako, a minister overseeing a 2019 peace agreement, encouraged CPC leaders to fully engage in the peace process.
His statement came as the CAR seeks stability.
Ali Darassa, previously the CPC’s chief of staff, declared an end to hostilities, signaling openness to negotiations.
His announcement followed President Faustin Archange Touadera’s call for rebels to disarm.
Exiled ex-president Francois Bozize dismissed Darassa, citing indiscipline.
Despite Darassa’s UN sanctions for crimes, Willybiro-Sako urged him to participate in the peace process and facilitate disarmament.
