The United Nations special envoy to the Central Africa Republic has told the United Nations Security Council that the Central Africa Republic is in state of anarchy and lawlessness and the UN should intervene to save civilians.

The Seleka rebels which seized power on the 24 March this year in a bloody coup d’état that resulted in the death of 13 South African soldiers have now taken the laws of the countyr into their own hands, and as well as violating international laws with respect to human rights, according to the UN envoy in the country.

The coup d’état forced the then president Francois Bozize to flee from the country to Benin where it is believe he is currently seeking asylum.

Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye has told France to intervene in the country with troops to help disarm the Seleka rebels since they have refused to lay down their arms after the coup d’état.

He also called for financial support from the European Union and the African Union to aid the country gets back to its feet.

But interim president Michael Djotodia has refused to comment on the security situation in the country probably because of is close link with the rebels.

The UN special envoy Ms. Margaret Vogt stated among other things that there is the need for the United Nations to also set up an investigation team to look into the violation and disrespect for international laws by the rebels.

“We believe that the time is ripe for the Council to consider the position of individual sanctions against the architects and perpetrators of these gross violations, an investigation team is necessary to do this job”, She said.

She also added that she did not want a desperate people to be left with no choice but to take the law into their own hands and therefore, regional leaders should mobilize forces quickly to fill the security vacuum in the country.

Local reporters said last month that the new government headed by Michael Djotodia is lacking the capabilities to maintain peace an order in the country.

Regional block agreed unanimously to send 2,000 troops to help restore law and order despite the killing of the 13 South African soldiers but that has not materialized as results of financial constraints.

Michael Djotodia earlier on declared himself president and said he will rule for 3 years before holding elections after the Seleka rebels have overthrown the government but it was later reversed and he was unanimously elected by the National Transitional Council on which he will rule for 18 months before elections will be held.

The Central Africa Republic has an unstable history and is extremely poor, though it has large deposits of minerals including gold and diamonds.

Issaka Adams / NationalTurk Africa News

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