The Central African Republic’s government stepped down as part of a peace deal to work towards an end of sectarian violence in the region, reports the Associated Press.
The regions interim Prime Minister and his Cabinet resigned on Tuesday as part of a peace agreement reached between the Muslim and Christian militant factions.
The government has been tasked with organising elections to take place early next year.
Amnesty International, in a statement released Wednesday, called on relevant actors to ensure that those suspected of involvement in crimes in violation of international law are not allowed to gain a seat in government.
“CAR transitional authorities must ensure that the changes in the make-up of the government do not result in a situation where new cabinet members use their position to commit further violations or prevent effective investigations against themselves or their allies,” said Christian Mukosa, Amnesty International’s CAR Researcher.
The regions interim Prime Minister and his Cabinet resigned on Tuesday as part of a peace agreement reached between the Muslim and Christian militant factions.
The government has been tasked with organising elections to take place early next year.
Amnesty International, in a statement released Wednesday, called on relevant actors to ensure that those suspected of involvement in crimes in violation of international law are not allowed to gain a seat in government.
“CAR transitional authorities must ensure that the changes in the make-up of the government do not result in a situation where new cabinet members use their position to commit further violations or prevent effective investigations against themselves or their allies,” said Christian Mukosa, Amnesty International’s CAR Researcher.