As preparations are being made for the National Reconciliation Forum in Bangui, Amnesty International would like to emphasize the efforts the transitional authorities have made to fight impunity, encourage dialogue and foster a return to peace. In this connection, the adoption by the National Transitional Council on 23 April last of the law on the establishment of a Special Criminal Court is an important step. The holding of the Bangui Forum needs to ensure that the fight against impunity is strengthened by amending the constitution.
