UN imposes sanctions on C. Africa ex-president Bozize

The UN Security Council ordered sanctions against three Central African Republic leaders, including former president Francois Bozize (above), on May 9, 2014. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP
The UN Security Council ordered sanctions against three Central African Republic leaders, including former president Francois Bozize (above), on May 9, 2014. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - The UN Security Council ordered sanctions against three Central African Republic leaders, including former president Francois Bozize, on Friday.

The leader of the anti-Balaka militia Levy Yakete and the number two of the Seleka militia Nourredine Adam were also targeted.

These targeted sanctions - an asset freeze and a travel ban - were anticipated in a January 28 UN resolution proposed by France and the United States.

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