Union of Democratic Forces for Unity

Union of Democratic Forces for Unity
Union des forces démocratiques pour le rassemblement
LeadersAbakar Sabone
Michel Djotodia
Justin Hassane
SpokespersonHamad Hamadine[1]
Foundation14 September 2006
Dissolved2012
Merged intoSeleka
Group(s)MLCJ
GAPLC
FDC
HeadquartersVakaga
Active regionsNorth-eastern Central African Republic
General Damane Zakaria, the head of the UFDR

Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (French: Union des Forces Démocratiques pour le Rassemblement, UFDR) was a rebel group which fought against the government in the 2004-2007 civil war in that country, known as the Central African Republic Bush War. The Central African Republic has accused the government of Sudan of backing the UFDR.

On April 13, 2007, a peace agreement between the government and the UFDR was signed in Birao. The agreement provides for an amnesty for the UFDR, its recognition as a political party, and the eventual integration of its fighters into the army.[2]

References

  1. ^ News 24, News 24. "CAR troops retake airport". news24.com. News 24. Retrieved 7 May 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Central African Republic, rebels sign peace deal", Associated Press (USA Today), April 13, 2007.