The United States said Sunday it was "deeply concerned" about the security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) following the seizure of the capital by a coalition of rebels. "The United States is deeply concerned about a serious deterioration in the security situation in the Central African Republic. We urgently call on the Seleka leadership which has taken control of Bangui to establish law and order in the city and to restore basic services of electricity and water. We also urge all parties to allow for unhindered humanitarian access," the State Department said in a statement. "We strongly urge the Seleka leadership to recognize the continued legitimacy of the Libreville Agreement, ensure its implementation, and provide full support to Prime Minister [Nicolas] Tiangaye and his government," the department wrote, adding that it welcomes the engagement of regional leaders in negotiating "a durable political solution to the current crisis."
