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Life after the Coup - Central African Republic in 2013
Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked as 179th out of 187 countries according to Human Development Index (HDI) in 2011, CAR's economic situation has deteriorated as violence and instability still remain to this date. In November 2013 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that the security situation in the country remained precarious with government authority nonexistent outside of Bangui.
Seven months after the coup, there was a relative peace in the capital city and the suburbs; however, violence in the countryside, in towns such as Bossangoa and Bouar continue to threaten the security of the country resulting in killings, over 200,000 IDPs, torture, rape, and forced disappearances. Séléka, meaning "union" or "allegiance" in Sango language, propelled the current CAR interim President Michel Djotodia into power Séléka forces are still causing instability in the country, waging battles with pro-Bozizé supporters known as Anti-Balaka to this date. The insecurity drove the country into total chaos in almost every sector, as its citizens merely try to survive from day to day.
Seven months after the coup, there was a relative peace in the capital city and the suburbs; however, violence in the countryside, in towns such as Bossangoa and Bouar continue to threaten the security of the country resulting in killings, over 200,000 IDPs, torture, rape, and forced disappearances. Séléka, meaning "union" or "allegiance" in Sango language, propelled the current CAR interim President Michel Djotodia into power Séléka forces are still causing instability in the country, waging battles with pro-Bozizé supporters known as Anti-Balaka to this date. The insecurity drove the country into total chaos in almost every sector, as its citizens merely try to survive from day to day.
