Crises torn Central African Republic on Peace Talks

                                     

Peace talks between the government of the Central African Republic, the Seleka rebel alliance and opposition parties have opened in Gabon.

                           
                                             

     

Lead rebel negotiator Michel Am-Nondokro Djotodia (left), was late arriving at peace talks

The talks were organised by regional governments, the UN and the US.

The peace talks, brokered by regional bloc ECCAS, are due to focus on renegotiating peace agreements signed by Bangui since 2007 which rebels say have been violated, prompting them to unite and launch a major offensive last month.

Officials say the negotiations were delayed by two hours by the late arrival of the rebels, who have seized control of the north and east of the country in a four-week offensive.

They accuse President Francois Bozize of breaking previous peace deals.

                           

The chairman of the talks, Congolese Foreign Minister Basile Ikouebe, said that at the opening session he wanted the three parties to focus on renegotiating those accords.

But the rebels have demanded the resignation of Mr Bozize, who is not attending the talks.

While the leaders are negotiating peace, Rebel are on ground, ready to for War should anything go wrong.