DHAKA: Central African Republic (CAR) interim leader Michel Djotodia is expected to face pressure to step down when he attends a regional summit on Thursday.

His failure to quell violence between Christian and Muslim militias has prompted speculation that he may quit.

However, CAR officials say his resignation is not on the agenda at the CEEAC summit in neighbouring Chad.

Seleka rebels staged a coup last March, installing Djotodia as the country’s first Muslim leader.

The then-president Francois Bozize, from CAR’s majority Christian population, was forced into exile and the country has since descended into chaos.

The UN has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster, reports the BBC.

BDST: 1500 HRS, JAN 09, 2014
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor