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Article: Central African Republic asks World Court to investigate ex-president on crimes against humanity charges
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- April 14, 2006
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JOSEPH BENAMMSE, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
04-14-2006
Dateline: BANGUI, Central African Republic
Central African Republic has requested that the World Court investigate any crimes against humanity allegedly committed by ex-President Ange-Felix Patasse and Congo Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, the government said Friday.
The pair _ Central African Republic's top two suspects _ are accused of ordering or committing the murder and rape of civilians, embezzlement and the destruction of public and private property, government spokesman Celestin Gamou said.
Bemba was also a former Congo rebel leader allied with Patasse.
The government made its latest request after a local court ruled ...