Judo for Peace in the Central African Republic | Close Up

Attacks by armed rebels closed 14 percent of polling stations in Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections.

Coalition of Patriots for Change says a 72-hour unilateral truce will be observed across the Central African Republic.

Killings come as violence escalates a day before CAR voters head to polls to choose a president and a new parliament.

Main armed rebel groups in CAR form coalition ahead of polls, gov’t says ex-President Francois Bozize ‘attempting coup’.