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Union of Democratic Forces for Unity
Central African rebel group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (French: Union des Forces Démocratiques pour le Rassemblement, UFDR) was a rebel group which fought against the government in the Central African Republic Bush War. The Central African Republic has accused the UFDR of being backed by the government of Sudan.
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Quick Facts Leaders, Spokesperson ...
Union of Democratic Forces for Unity | |
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Union des forces démocratiques pour le rassemblement | |
Leaders | Abakar Sabone Michel Djotodia Justin Hassane |
Spokesperson | Hamad Hamadine[1] |
Foundation | 14 September 2006 |
Dissolved | 2012 |
Merged into | Seleka |
Group(s) | MLCJ GAPLC FDC |
Headquarters | Vakaga |
Active regions | North-eastern Central African Republic |
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On April 13, 2007, a peace agreement between the government and the UFDR was signed in Birao. The agreement provides for an amnesty for the UFDR, its recognition as a political party, and the eventual integration of its fighters into the army.[2]