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Warring factions of Central African Republic ink peace deals in Kenya

Xinhua, April 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Rival armed factions in the Central African Republic (CAR) signed two peace agreements in Kenya to stop hostilities and open a new chapter of political stability in their country.

The two agreements, Nairobi Agreement on Ceasefire and Cessation of Hostilities between Ex-Seleka and Anti-Balaka, and the Nairobi Engagement Declaration Adherence to the Transition Roadmap in Central African Republic, were signed Wednesday in Nairobi.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto witnessed the signing of two agreements between Anti-Balaka led by Joachim Kokate and Ex-Seleka led by former president Michel Djotodia. Endi