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Stevie® Awards Announce Winners in 18th Annual International Business Awards® from Across the Globe

Businesses Honored for Achievements Amidst COVID-19

Stevie Award Winners

2021 Stevie Award Winners will be celebrated at a virtual awards gala on December 8.

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High-achieving organizations and executives around the world have been recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners in The 18th Annual International Business Awards®, the world’s only international, all-encompassing business awards program.

Winners were selected from more than 3,700 nominations submitted by organizations in 65 nations.

A complete list of all 2021 Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners by category is available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

More than 260 executives worldwide participated on 11 juries to determine the Stevie winners.

The top winner of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevies overall is Ayala Land of Makati City, Philippines with 34. Other winners of multiple Stevie Awards are LLYC (33), IBM (23), Viettel Group (22), HALKBANK (20), DHL Express Worldwide (16), Masks4Missions (16), Telkom Indonesia (15), Yapi Kredi (13), Wolters Kluwer (13), Jeunesse Global (11), Tata Consultancy Services (11), Dubai Municipality (10), Zer Central Services and Trade (10), Zimat Consultores (10), AXA Sigorta (9), Google (8), Ooredoo Group (8), Sberbank of Russia (8), Isbank (7), MTR Corporation Limited (7), Thai Life Insurance (7), pH7 Communications (7), Sleepem Global, Inc. (7), Ulled Asociadios C.R.P. S.A. (7), Uniomedia Communications (7), and VNPT VinaPhone Corporation (7).

LLYC, a global communications and public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain won 14 Gold Stevie Awards, more than any other organization in the competition.

All organizations worldwide are eligible to compete in the IBAs, and can submit entries in a wide range of categories for achievement in management, marketing, public relations, customer service, human resources, new products and services, technology, web sites, apps, events, and more.

The awards will be presented during a virtual awards ceremony on December 8, 2021.

About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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Crocus Technology Unleashes the World’s Fastest and Most Accurate XtremeSense® TMR Current Sensor with No Performance Compromises

The CT430 and CT431 enables design engineers to simplify their product design while still achieving higher efficiency solutions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crocus Technology Inc., the leading supplier of disruptive Tunnel Magneto-Resistance XtremeSense™ TMR sensors, today announces the CT430 and CT431 isolated current sensor with 1MHz bandwidth and <1% total error over the full temperature range. The high speed operation and accurate output allow customers to optimize system design for smaller size and higher efficiency. In contrast to existing designs that utilize a Hall Sensor, the XtremeSense™ TMR sensor enables a no-compromise design solution by combining high bandwidth response and high accuracy.

The CT43x products are coreless devices which utilize Crocus’ state-of-the-art XtremeSense™ TMR technology to detect extremely small variations in AC or DC currents while achieving an unprecedented total output error of less than 1.0% over the full temperature range from -40°C to +125°C. In addition, the CT43x has robust built-in immunity to common-mode fields which allows the device to reject > 99% of stray fields without the need for external shielding.   The Crocus proprietary TMR technology inherently offers very high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) which allow for high resolution measurements required for precision control or monitoring applications. The linear error and offset performance is intrinsically more accurate permitting the elimination of system level calibration normally done with an external voltage reference, thus freeing up processor time and simplifying system design. “I’m excited to introduce this truly differentiated current sensor product which highlights the benefits the Crocus XtremeSense™ TMR technology can bring.” states Zack Deiri, President and CEO of Crocus Technology. “Our customers have been astounded by the level of performance we are able to deliver in their applications. The combination of high response time and accuracy provides system designers the flexibility they have been eager to achieve without any compromises.”

Product features and performance:

CT430 (5V version), CT431 (3.3V version)

Integrated 0.5mΩ conductor enabling 20A, 30A and 50A applications

Total error output +/-0.7% (typ)

300ns response time, 1MHz bandwidth

Low noise 9mArms

Integrated Common Mode Field Rejection (CMFR) with > 99% immunity

Over-Current Detection output pin

Investments made last year to expand our production capacity has enabled Crocus to be prepared to support high volume production today. To date we have shipped over 50M XtremeSense™ TMR sensors, and our customer base continues to rapidly expand. Products like the CT430 and CT431 which have an industry standard footprint enable customers to easily upgrade their existing products and accelerate product adoption.

Targeting applications in Solar Power Inverters, Power-Factor Correction (PFC), Battery Management Systems (BMS), Smart Appliances, IoT, and Power Supplies applications. These state-of-the-art devices are perfect companions to emerging applications utilizing GaN and SiC power devices where the fast response time of the Crocus TMR current sensors will ensure the highest operational efficiency.

The CT430 and CT431 are available in an industry standard 16-lead SOIC-Wide package with dimensions of 10.20 10.31 2.54 mm. Samples and evaluation boards are currently available, and the devices will be in full production in August 2021. For more information on the CT430 and CT431 products, please visit the product webpage:

CT430 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct430/

CT431 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct431/

About Crocus Technology

Crocus Technology develops and manufactures state-of-the-art magnetic sensors based on its patented XtremeSense™ TMR sensor technology. Crocus’ disruptive magnetic sensor technology brings significant advancements to IoT and smart devices, industrial, consumer, medical, and automotive electronics applications demanding high accuracy, high resolution, stable temperature performance, and low power consumption. Crocus is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. For more information, please visit http://www.crocus-technology.com.

© 2021 Crocus Technology International Corp. All rights reserved. Crocus Technology, XtremeSense and combinations thereof are trademarks of Crocus Technology Inc. and Crocus Technology SA. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, please contact:

Elsa Magnani
Crocus Technology
Tel: +1-208-999-6643
Email: emagnani@crocus-technology.com

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Crocus Technology Lança XtremeSense® TMR, o Sensor de Corrente Mais Rápido e Preciso do Mundo sem Prejudicar o Desempenho

O CT430 e o CT431 permitem que os engenheiros de design simplifiquem o design dose produtos e criem soluções mais eficientes

SANTA CLARA, Califórnia, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  A Crocus Technology Inc., principal fornecedora de sensores disruptivos XtremeSense™ TMR de Magnetorresistência de Túnel, anunciou hoje o lançamento do sensor de corrente isolado CT430 e CT431 com largura de banda de 1 MHz e <1% de erro total sobre o completo alcance da temperatura. A operação de alta velocidade e saída precisa permitem que os clientes otimizem o design de um sistema menor e mais eficiente. Ao contrário dos projetos existentes que utilizam um sensor Hall, o XtremeSense™ TMR viabiliza uma solução de design sem prejuízo do desempenho que combina a alta resposta e alta precisão de largura de banda.

Os produtos CT43x são dispositivos sem núcleo que utilizam a tecnologia de ponta XtremeSense™ TMR da Crocus para detectar variações extremamente pequenas nas correntes AC ou CC com um erro de saída total sem precedentes de menos de 1,0% em toda a faixa de temperatura de -40 °C a +125 °C. Além disso, o CT43x tem imunidade integrada robusta aos campos de modo comum, que permite o dispositivo rejeite > 99% dos campos de raios sem a necessidade de blindagem externa.   A tecnologia TMR proprietária da Crocus oferece uma relação signal-to-noise ratio (sinal-ruído – SNR) muito alta inerente que proporciona medições de resolução mais alta em aplicações de controle ou monitoramento de precisão. O erro linear e o desempenho de deslocamento são intrinsecamente mais precisos, permitindo a eliminação da calibração do nível do sistema normalmente feita com uma referência de tensão externa, liberando assim o tempo do processador e simplificando o design do sistema. “Estou muito contente com o lançamento deste produto realmente diferente pois destaca os benefícios que a tecnologia XtremeSense™ TMR da Crocus pode oferecer, disse Zack Deiri, Presidente e CEO da Crocus Technology. “Nossos clientes estão impressionados com o nível de desempenho que podemos oferecer para suas aplicações. A combinação do alto tempo da resposta com a precisão proporciona a flexibilidade aos designers de sistemas a que eles desejam alcançar sem nenhum prejuízo do desempenho.”

Características e desempenho do produto:

CT430 (versão 5V), CT431 (versão 3.3V)

Condutor 0,5mΩ integrado permitindo aplicações 20A, 30A e 50A

Total de saída de erro +/-0,7% (típica)

Tempo de resposta de 300 n, largura de banda de 1 MHz

Baixo ruído 9mArms

Integrated Common Mode Field Rejection (Rejeição de Campo de Modo Comum Integrado – CMFR) com > 99% de imunidade

Pino de saída de Detecção de Sobrecorrente

Os investimentos feitos no ano passado na expansão da nossa capacidade de produção prepararam a Crocus para a produção de alto volume atual. Já entregamos mais de 50 M de sensores XtremeSense™ TMR e nossa base de clientes continua a aumentar rapidamente. Produtos como o CT430 e o CT431, com uma pegada padrão da indústria, permitem que os clientes atualizem facilmente seus produtos e acelerem a adoção do produto.

Foco em aplicações de Solar Power Inverters (Inversores de Energia Solar, Correção de Fator de Energia – PFC), Power-Factor Correction (Sistemas de Gerenciamento de Bateria – BMS), Aparelhos Inteligentes, IoT e aplicações de Fontes de Alimentação. Estes dispositivos de última geração são companheiros perfeitos para aplicações emergentes que usam dispositivos de energia GaN e SiC, onde o tempo de resposta rápido dos sensores de corrente Crocus TMR garante a mais alta eficiência operacional.

O CT430 e o CT431 estão disponíveis em pacote SOIC-Wide de 16 derivações padrão de 10,20×10,31×2,54 mm. Amostras e placas de avaliação já estão disponíveis, e os dispositivos entrarão em produção em agosto de 2021. Para mais informação sobre os produtos CT430 e CT431, visite a página do produto em:

CT430 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct430/

CT431 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct431/

Sobre a Crocus Technology

A Crocus Technology desenvolve e fabrica sensores magnéticos de última geração com base na sua tecnologia patenteada de sensores XtremeSense™ TMR. A tecnologia do sensor magnético disruptivo da Crocus traz avanços significativos para IoT e dispositivos inteligentes, aplicações eletrônicas industriais, de consumo, médicas e automotivas que exigem alta precisão, alta resolução, desempenho de temperatura estável e baixo consumo de energia. A Crocus está localizada em Santa Clara, Califórnia. Para mais informação, visite http://www.crocus-technology.com.

© 2021 Crocus Technology International Corp. Todos os direitos reservados. Crocus Technology, XtremeSense e suas combinações são marcas comerciais da Crocus Technology Inc. e Crocus Technology SA. Outros nomes são apenas para fins informativos e podem ser marcas comerciais de seus respectivos proprietários.

Para mais informações, contate:

Elsa Magnani
Crocus Technology
Tel: +1-208-999-6643
Email: emagnani@crocus-technology.com

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Crocus Technology dévoile le capteur de courant TMR XtremeSense® le plus rapide et le plus précis au monde sans compromis sur les performances

Le CT430 et le CT431 permettent aux ingénieurs d’études de simplifier la conception de leurs produits tout en offrant des solutions plus efficaces

SANTA CLARA, Californie, 16 août 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crocus Technology Inc., fournisseur de premier plan des capteurs révolutionnaires de magnétorésistance à effet tunnel (TMR) XtremeSense™, annonce aujourd’hui les capteurs de courant isolés CT430 et CT431 avec une bande passante de 1 MHz et une erreur totale inférieure à 1 % sur la plage complète de températures. Le fonctionnement à haute vitesse et la sortie précise permettent aux clients d’optimiser la conception de leur système pour des dimensions plus petites et une plus grande efficacité. Contrairement aux conceptions existantes qui utilisent un capteur à effet Hall, le capteur TMR XtremeSense™ offre une solution de conception sans compromis en combinant une réponse à large bande passante et une précision élevée.

Les produits CT43x sont des dispositifs sans fil qui utilisent la technologie de pointe TMR XtremeSense™ de Crocus pour détecter des variations extrêmement faibles des courants alternatifs ou continus tout en atteignant une erreur de sortie totale sans précédent de moins de 1,0 % sur la plage complète de températures allant de -40 °C à +125 °C. En outre, le CT43x dispose d’une solide immunité intégrée aux champs en mode commun qui permet à l’appareil de rejeter plus de 99 % des champs parasites sans nécessiter de protection externe.   La technologie TMR brevetée de Crocus offre par défaut un très haut rapport signal sur bruit (SNR) qui permet les mesures à haute résolution requises pour le contrôle de précision ou les applications de surveillance. La performance en matière d’erreur et de décalage linéaires est intrinsèquement plus précise, permettant l’élimination de l’étalonnage du niveau du système normalement effectué avec une référence de tension externe, libérant ainsi du temps pour le traitement et simplifiant la conception du système. « Je suis ravi de présenter ce capteur de courant véritablement différent qui met en évidence les avantages que la technologie TMR XtremeSense™ de Crocus peut apporter », a déclaré Zack Deiri, président-directeur général de Crocus Technology. « Nos clients ont été impressionnés par le niveau de performance que nous sommes en mesure de fournir dans leurs applications. La combinaison du temps de réponse rapide et de la précision fournit aux concepteurs de systèmes la flexibilité qu’ils souhaitaient obtenir sans aucun compromis. »

Caractéristiques et performances du produit :

CT430 (version 5 V), CT431 (version 3,3 V)

Conducteur de 0,5 mΩ intégré permettant des applications 20 A, 30 A et 50 A

Total des erreurs de sortie +/-0,7 % (typ.)

Temps de réponse 300 ns, bande passante 1 MHz

Peu bruyant 9 mArms

Rejet du champ en mode commun (CMFR) intégré avec plus de 99 % d’immunité

Broche de sortie pour la détection de surintensité

Les investissements réalisés l’année dernière pour étendre notre capacité de production ont permis à Crocus d’être prêt à soutenir un volume élevé de production aujourd’hui. À ce jour, nous avons expédié plus de 50 millions de capteurs TMR XtremeSense™, et notre clientèle continue de croître rapidement. Les produits tels que les CT430 et CT431, qui ont une empreinte standard dans l’industrie, permettent aux clients de mettre à niveau facilement leurs produits existants et d’accélérer l’adoption des produits.

Les applications ciblées se situent dans les domaines des onduleurs électriques solaires, de la correction de facteur de puissance (PFC), des systèmes de gestion de batterie (BMS), des appareils intelligents, de l’IdO et des alimentations électriques. Ces dispositifs à la pointe de la technologie sont des compagnons parfaits pour les applications émergentes utilisant des dispositifs de puissance GaN et SiC pour lesquels le temps de réponse rapide des capteurs de courant TMR de Crocus garantira l’efficacité opérationnelle la plus élevée.

Les CT430 et CT431 sont disponibles dans un boîtier à circuit intégré à contour réduit (SOIC) de 16 fils standard de l’industrie avec des dimensions de 10,20 10,31 2,54 mm. Des échantillons et des tableaux d’évaluation sont actuellement disponibles, et les dispositifs seront en pleine production en août 2021. Pour tout complément d’information sur les produits CT430 et CT431, veuillez consulter les pages Web :

CT430 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct430/

CT431 https://crocus-technology.com/products/ct431/

À propos de Crocus Technology

Crocus Technology développe et fabrique des capteurs magnétiques de pointe basés sur sa technologie brevetée de capteurs TMR XtremeSense™. La technologie révolutionnaire de capteurs magnétiques développée par Crocus apporte des avancées significatives à l’IdO ainsi qu’aux appareils intelligents, aux applications industrielles, grand public, médicales et automobiles électroniques qui demandent une haute précision, une haute résolution, des performances de température stables et une faible consommation d’énergie. Le siège social de Crocus se trouve à Santa Clara, en Californie. Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter le site http://www.crocus-technology.com.

© 2021 Crocus Technology International Corp. Tous droits réservés. Crocus Technology, XtremeSense et ses combinaisons sont des marques déposées de Crocus Technology Inc. et Crocus Technology SA. Les autres noms sont donnés à titre d’information uniquement et peuvent être des marques commerciales de leurs propriétaires respectifs.

Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez contacter :

Elsa Magnani
Crocus Technology
Tél. : +1-208-999-6643
E-mail : emagnani@crocus-technology.com

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Supporters of Next Zambian President Celebrate in Capital

Supporters of Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema celebrated Monday after Hichilema was declared winner of the country’s presidential election, receiving a majority of the vote and avoiding a runoff election.

Representatives of Hichilema’s UPND alliance at Lusaka’s Mulungushi Conference Centre erupted in jubilation upon hearing the news, popping open champagne bottles and tossing a soccer ball.

Outside, UPND alliance supporters gathered on the main street leading up to the conference center, honking car horns and blowing vuvuzelas to celebrate the victory.

Lusaka resident Myriam Mungu was among those celebrating. She said expectations are high, adding that if Zambians work together with the incoming administration, things will improve.

“I am so happy because just like it is a morning, everybody is happy in the morning, it is a new dawn,” she said. “I’m so hopeful, change is here. I never thought this day will come but look at us, we are here. That’s why I am happy.”

Resident Joseph Chanda called on the incoming leadership to quickly tackle what he said is the high unemployment rate among the youth.

“This is a big achievement especially for the young people of Zambia,” he said. “Right now unemployment is very high in the country and the economic performance hasn’t been as good over the last five years, more especially over the last year during the covid year.”

Zambia’s electoral commission said Monday that Hichilema had won more than 2.8 million votes, with Lungu taking 1.8 million votes. The 59-year-old Hichilema, a wealthy businessman and leader of the United Party for National Development, is claiming the presidency on his sixth try.

Political analysts said the contest was a referendum on outgoing President Edgar Lungu’s leadership. They said the uneven enforcement of the Public Order Act, which regulates public gatherings, a clampdown on civil liberties and free speech, and the challenging economic conditions were some of the reasons for the president’s defeat.

Zambia’s economy, which has been saddled by falling prices of copper, its chief export, became the first African nation during the COVID-19 pandemic to default on its sovereign debt last year.

Lungu was seeking a second term in office, having defeated Hichilema in the 2016 elections. He boasted of the many infrastructure projects his government has undertaken during his tenure.

Lungu denounced the election as “not free and fair” Saturday after the first round of votes had been released, alleging acts of violence against his supporters and members of his ruling Patriotic Front party. However, government forces blocked Hichilema from campaigning in several areas, while activists accused the government of harsh restrictions on public demonstrations.

Gary Nkombo, leader of the UPND alliance representatives at the National Results Centre, said Hichilema’s victory was a long time coming. He promised the incoming administration will reform the public order act.

“So I must tell you now that there’s gonna be a breath of fresh air in this country, because we mean well for the development of this country,” he said.

The incoming government’s task will be to come up with ways to restructure the country’s debt, Nkombo said: “in order to give fiscal space to other sectors of the economy.”

Source: Voice of America

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Somali Governor Says AU Soldiers Killed Civilians After Al-Shabab Ambush

Forces belonging to the Africa Union Mission in Somalia have shot and killed seven civilians following an ambush by al-Shabab militants last week, a Somali governor told VOA Somali.

The governor of the Lower Shabelle region, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, said he confirmed through meetings with local residents that five farmers were among the civilians killed. Two other civilians whose vehicle broke down on the side of the road were also killed by the peacekeepers, he said. Nur said he personally knew one of the farmers.

The shootings took place near the village of Golweyn, about 100 kilometers south of Mogadishu, on August 10.

Somali and AU officials confirmed al-Shabab militants had ambushed the peacekeepers during a routine patrol near Golweyn. The soldiers engaged the militants in a heavy firefight lasting several hours. The attack took place in a farmland area about 2½ kilometers from Golweyn, Nur said in a telephone interview.

One AU soldier was killed; two others were injured, according to Nur.

It is not yet clear if the killing of the civilians occurred during or after the ambush. AU officials said they are investigating the incident.

In a tweet on the day of the attack, the African Union said that Ugandan troops on routine patrol “engaged and dislodged” an al-Shabab ambush.

“During the counterattack, 7 terrorists were killed while others sustained injuries and an assortment of weapons was recovered,” AMISOM said in a tweet. In the tweet, AMISOM said one of its soldiers sustained injuries. The tweet has since been deleted.

The following day, AMISOM issued a statement promising a thorough investigation.

“On August 10, 2021, soldiers of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) while on a routine patrol to secure the Main Supply Route along the Beldamin-Golweyn Forward Operating Base in the Lower Shabelle region, were ambushed and attacked by Al-Shabab militants,” the AU said in a statement on August 11.

AMISOM said troops seized firearms, rounds of ammunition and mobile phones during the gunfight against al-Shabab.

“AMISOM has since received reports that civilian lives were lost,” the statement further read. “To this end, AMISOM has launched a thorough investigation into the reported incident. The investigation team will present its findings and this will be followed by a Board of Inquiry.”

AMISOM officials did not respond to VOA requests for comment.

Source: Voice of America

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Commander of UN Peacekeeping in CAR Says Violence Continues in Country

The commander of U.N. peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic says rebels there continue to challenge authorities and threaten neighboring countries like Cameroon. General Daniel Sidiki Troare made the comments during a weekend visit to Cameroon for talks with defense officials.

The U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission, MINUSCA, says the situation in the Central African Republic remains fragile.

General Daniel Sidiki Troare is the Burkina Faso-born force commander of MINUSCA. He said rebel attacks and human rights violations on C.A.R. civilians and institutions are frequent.

He said the fundamental objective of the U.N. peacekeeping mission is to protect civilians, U.N. Mission staff and offices, the country’s state institutions and restore definitive peace is facing lots of challenges. He says he is visiting Cameroon because more cooperation is needed between U.N. troops and Cameroon’s military to stop rebel advances and bring back order to the C.A.R.

Troare spoke in Cameroon where he was visiting as the head of a MINUSCA delegation. MINUSCA reports that since August 1, it documented 18 incidents of abuse and cases of human rights violations perpetrated by rebels. Thirty victims of the abuses are receiving psychosocial care in Bangui.

In July, another 20 people reported abuses in the C.A.R. capital Bangui. More than 25 C.A.R. communities suffered bloody attacks from rebels.

MINUSCA reports that in July, 5,500 wounded civilians received health assistance in its hospitals.

Troare said C.A.R. rebels facing reprisals from U.N. peacekeepers hide on both sides of the Cameroon border.

Joseph Beti Assomo is Cameroon’s defense minister.

Assomo said Cameroon will be sending 800 troops to the C.A.R. in September because Cameroon faces insecurity when attacks occur in C.A.R. He said when rebels block the road linking Cameroon’s coastal commercial city Douala and Bangui, economic activity declines and thousands of transporters are deprived of their source of livelihoods.

Assomo said since December when post-election violence erupted in the Central African Republic, rebels have blocked the road linking Douala to Bangui at least six times. He said the number of people displaced within the C.A.R. rose from 300,000 in December to 500,000 in July. Assomo however said that many of the displaced have returned to safe localities.

Assomo and Troare did not say where in the C.A.R. that Cameroon’s troops will be deployed. But Assomo said they will be expected to secure the border. He said Cameroon has deployed several hundred additional troops to its eastern border to stop rebels from entering Cameroon.

Violence in the C.A.R. degenerated into an armed conflict in 2014 when a coalition of armed groups known as the Seleka overthrew then-President Francoise Bozize.

Cameroon shares a 900-kilometer boundary with the Central African Republic and hosts 300,000 refugees from the neighboring country.

Source: Voice of America