The African Union (AU) has urged its member states and partners
to provide necessary support for successful conclusion of the national dialogue of the Central African Republic (CAR).

The national dialogue is scheduled for Jan. 24 in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.

The latest meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the 55-member Union had also deliberated on the situation in CAR,
according to an AU statement on Tuesday.

The Council commended the CAR President, Faustin-Archange Touadera, “for his readiness and cooperation, and the goodwill
and intentions expressed by the different groups to take part in the national dialogue within the framework of the African initiative.”

The Council also welcomed the commitment of the different groups to participate in the direct dialogue with the CAR
government, under the leadership of the AU, with the support of the UN and countries of the region.

It expressed gratitude to the Sudanese authorities for offering to host the talks.

During the meeting, the Council reiterated its grave concern at the continuing deterioration of the security situation
in the CAR and its consequences on the already very difficult socio-economic and humanitarian situation in the country.

The council lauded the sustained efforts of the AU, through the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the CAR,
with the active support of the countries of the region, particularly through the Economic Community of Central African
States. (Xinhua/NAN)

– Jan. 22, 2019 @ 04:42 GMT |