The United States demanded Wednesday for transparency and an end to violence in the Central African Republic after Russia sent 300
“military instructors”
to this country again plagued by rebel attacks on the eve of presidential and legislative elections.
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"Our position has always been that the countries which provide their assistance, military or otherwise, must do so in a transparent and coordinated manner, so that this assistance comes to support the desire for good governance and stability of the Central African people
,
"
he said. AFP a spokesperson for the US State Department on the role of Moscow.
American diplomacy said
"deplore" the
resurgence of violence before the elections next weekend, including the capture by rebels of Bambari, the fourth city of this poor country ravaged by civil war.
The city has since been taken over by the authorities, according to the UN.
"We call on all parties to cease hostilities and ensure that the Central African people can exercise their right to participate in peaceful elections on December 27,"
the spokesperson added.
Russia announced Tuesday that it had sent these additional military instructors at the request of the outgoing president Faustin Archange Touadéra, big favorite in the poll, who denounced an attempted coup.
Private guards employed by Russian security companies are already providing close protection for President Touadéra, and instructors are training the armed forces of this country of 4.9 million people, which is ranked among the poorest in the world.
Bangui also said that Rwandan troops had come to assist government forces after the alliance of three rebel groups who began to advance towards the capital.
