2012 in the Central African Republic

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The following lists events in the year 2012 in the Central African Republic .

Incumbents

• President: François Bozizé

Events

February

• 19 February - Chadian rebels rob 40 people including a local government official. ^[1]

December

• 19 December - Chad deploys troops into Bria to help Central African forces defend it from the Séléka rebels. ^[2]
• 23 December - The Séléka take over Bambari after a string of small military successes. ^[3]
• 27 December - President Bozizé asks for international help after rebels begin advancing on the capital of Bangui. ^[4] The United States suspends its embassy operations in the country. ^[5]
• 28 December - After weeks of unrest, the government and Séléka rebels agree to have talks. ^[6]
• 29 December - Despite talks, Séléka rebels advance more and gain territory in the city of Bangui. ^[7]
• 30 December - While rebels advance, Bozizé promises a national unity government to be formed. ^[8]
• 31 December - The rebels reject Bozizé's national unity government proposal. ^[9]

References

1. "Chad rebels rob travellers".
2. "Chad deploys troops to help fight CAR rebels".
3. "CAR rebels seize biggest, most southern town yet".
4. "Central African rebels advance on capital".
5. "Central African Republic president seeks help against rebels".
6. "Central African Republic to hold talks with rebels".
7. "Central African Republic rebels advance on Bangui".
8. "Central African Republic crisis: Bozize promises coalition".
9. "Central African Republic crisis: Bozize offer rejected".