Ratification of the "Appeal of the City of Rome for Central Africa"
CHARLOTTE TRUNDLEY
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9 September 2013
Conflict in Central African Republic causing death and destruction
ROME - Central African Republic delegates have met Sant'Egidio leaders to ask for international assistance for the embattled African state
Representatives from the Central African Republic have met in Rome, the seat of the Sant'Egidio Community, to work on the process of national reconciliation.
The Minister of Reconciliation, Christophe Gazam Betty, has been representing the government and Madame Lea Koyassoum Dounta, the National Transitional Council at the meeting in Rome.
The Central African Republic is currently experiencing an extremely difficult period as a result of its recent history. Marked instability from economic crisis and widespread violence resulting in numerous deaths and significant damage to churches and cultural sites, has led the Christian community of Sant'Egidio to launch an appeal.
The "Appeal of the City of Rome for Central Africa," issued by Sant'Egidio is due to be signed. A Republican Pact for the Transitional Council, drawn up by various delegates will also be submitted to President Michel Djotodiae by Prime Minister Nicolas Ntiangaye on the return to Bangui.
Once signed, the "Appeal of the City of Rome" and the Republican agreement will be shown to diplomatic representatives and the press.
President Michel Djotodia, will receive a signed agreement from the meeting in Rome
Church of Sant'Egidio, Rome