UN calls for security reforms in Central Africa 

New York, 22 Dec-(ANA)-The United Nations (UN) Security Council has called for an inclusive political dialogue and a swift security reform in the Central African Republic (CAR) as the country prepares for elections in 2010.

UN Special Representative in CAR Sahle-Work Zewde said that international assistance is vital to prevent the impoverished country from sliding back into political crisis and potential new fighting as it prepares for elections after a decade of sporadic conflict between Government and rebel forces.

In a statement, the UN called on the Government to carry out without delay a transparent and accountable disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process for former fighters, ensuring the completion of disarmament and demobilization phase before the elections. (ANA)

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