| dc.description.abstract | ABSTRACT The rise of rebel groups based on particular ethnicity has perceived as threat to the sovereign governments and civil societies who are often targeted for violence. This is also becoming the authors consideration to conduct research on the dynamics of violent conflict between Muslims and Christians in Central African Republic during the 2003-2014 periods. This thesis aims to analyze the intensity fluctuations of violent conflict and the conditions that affect the dynamics time after time. The author uses qualitative descriptive research method. Through analysis of various books, articles, journals, and other relevant sources, the author finds that the confrontation between government and the rebel groups mounted when Muslim rebel coalition (Seleka) staged a coup against President Francois Bozize in March 2013 and riots that specifically attacked the Christian populations in the country. Christian groups (Anti-Balaka) then carried out reprisal attacks against Seleka and Muslim civilians. Throught the concept of group level analysis, conflict stages, and the causes of internal conflict, the author argues that the conflict complexity, such as the overlapping issues (structural, political, economic, social/cultural) and actors, have contributed to the violent conflict fluctuations through the years 2003-2014. In the beginning, conflict was motivated by political dan economic grievances, but then it was set for a simmering sectarian problem between Muslims and Christian, where religious identity is used as a tool to mobilize mass support for the continuing rebellion against the governments inability to accommodate the aspirations and fulfill the bacis needs of its people. Keywords: Central African Republic, conflict, violence, Seleka, Anti-Balaka | |
