Central African Republic (CAR): Situation Report No.12 (as of 12 February 2014)

Highlights

• Violence, looting and killings by Anti-Balaka and Seleka are ongoing against communities in Bangui and other localities, mainly in north-western CAR.

• Hundreds of civilians forced to flee to Chad or find shelter at night in the bush to avoid being killed. Eleven people murdered in Bangui on 8 and 9 February, including a member of the Transition Parliament.

• The International Criminal Court launches preliminary investigation on 7 February into potential war crimes or crimes against humanity.

• Increasing numbers of displaced people with acute nutrition needs arriving in Bangui from surrounding prefectures.

• WFP emergency air-lift operation starts on 13 February, bringing 1,800mt of food into Bangui—enough to feed 150,000 people during the month.

• Thirty-six children, including 14 girls, were released from ex-Seleka forces in Bangui. An estimated 6,000 children are still with armed groups in CAR.