Central African Republic court rejects former leader François Bozizé’s candidacy
Court says Bozizé, who faces international warrant and UN sanctions, does not satisfy the ‘good morality’ requirement for candidates in December 27 election
03 December 2020 - 22:49
Bangui — The top court in Central African Republic (CAR) rejected on Thursday the candidacy of former President François Bozizé in a December 27 election being held despite security concerns because of fighting between rival militias.
Bozizé planned to run against President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. But the court said Bozizé did not satisfy the “good morality” requirement for candidates due to of an international warrant and UN sanctions against him for alleged assassinations, torture and other crimes...
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