Fighters from a disbanded Muslim rebel group in Central African Republic are attacking government officials trying to re-exert control over the country's north.
The Seleka rebels toppled Central African Republic's president last year
and installed their own leader. Christian militias rose up to fight the
rebels, unleashing sectarian violence. A transitional government, with
help from French and U.N. forces, is trying to restore stability.
The Christian militia recently declared it was laying down arms. The
Seleka rebels are largely confined to their bases, but some are
retrenching in the north.
Government spokesman Modibo Bachir Walidou said Wednesday former rebels
have attacked officials this week who were taking up their posts, as
part of an effort to extend the government's control throughout the
country. Three officials were seriously wounded by gunshots.
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