The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on the former president of the Central African Republic, Francois Bozize Yangouvonda, and two other figures.

On Friday, the UN Sanctions Committee ordered sanctions against the leader of the anti-Balaka militia, Levy Yakete, and the second-most powerful figure with the Seleka fighters, Nourredine Adam.

The UN Sanctions Committee said in a letter that a travel ban and an asset freeze were imposed on the three individuals for “engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of CAR (Central African Republic).”

Russia and China had initially put off deciding on the sanctions for several weeks, requesting time to examine the case. However, the committee eventually reached consensus over the sanctions, which were proposed by France and the United States.

The committee accused Bozize, who was overthrown by Seleka fighters in March 2013, of providing “material and financial support to militiamen who are working to destabilize the ongoing transition [of power] and bring him back to power.”

The committee also accused forces loyal to the former leader of taking part in “reprisal attacks against CAR’s Muslim population.”

Yakete is accused of ordering the arrest of Seleka-related people and arming unemployed Christians to attack Muslims.

Adam is said to have ordered arbitrary arrests, torture, and summary executions.

In March 2013, Seleka fighters, who are mostly Muslims, ousted President Bozize. The move triggered chaos in the country.

Clashes between Muslims and Christian armed groups have claimed the lives of many people since.

More than two million people need humanitarian aid, according to the United Nations. Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, has said it will reduce its operations in the Central African Republic for security reasons.