The following is a list of events of the year 2012 in the Central African Republic.

Incumbents President: François Bozizé

Events February 19 February - Chadian rebels rob 40 people including a local government official.

December 19 December - Chad deploys troops into Bria to help Central African forces defend it from the Séléka rebels. 23 December - The Séléka take over Bambari after a string of small military successes. 27 December - President Bozizé asks for international help after rebels begin advancing on the capital of Bangui. The United States suspends its embassy operations in the country. 28 December - After weeks of unrest, the government and Séléka rebels agree to have talks. 29 December - Despite talks, Séléka rebels advance more and gain territory in the city of Bangui. 30 December - While rebels advance, Bozizé promises a national unity government to be formed. 31 December - The rebels reject Bozizé's national unity government proposal.

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