Central African Republic’s interim President Michel Djotodia and his prime minister have resigned, according to a statement issued after a two-day summit in neighboring Chad.
Reuters reports that regional leaders had put pressure on Djotodia to step down after he failed to halt months of inter-religious violence that has forced one million people from their homes.
Talks to decide a new leadership will take place in Bangui, Central African Republic’s capital, at a later date, said the statement issued by Central African regional body – CEEAC.
As news from the summit reached the capital, residents who had been calling for Djotodia to step down began celebrating. There was some sporadic gunfire.
Djotodia was swept to power last year when a loose rebel alliance known as Seleka seized the capital. However, months of abuses by his mainly Muslim rebels led to the creation of Christian defense militia and cycles of killings that left hundreds dead. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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