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Key Resources to Follow for Central African Republic News, Updates #CARCrisis

Now that more news organizations and humanitarian agencies are on the ground in Bangui and its surrounding area in the Central African Republic there is more information on Twitter that we can all follow to get a clearer picture about what is happening in real time. As you might know there is increasing sectarian violence in the Central African Republic spurred on by a Muslim … Continue reading Key Resources to Follow for Central African Republic News, Updates #CARCrisis

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Africa, Blog

Central African Republic Descends into Religious Violence, Nears Genocide

Reports are flashing across the wires that Central African Republic is embroiled in massive inter-religious violence that is mere stages away from full-on genocide. A coup in March saw Muslim rebels overthrow then president François Bozizé. Now, Central African Republic is being led by an interim president, Michel Djotodia. Djtodia is the country’s first Muslim president. Muslims make up about 15% of the population in the … Continue reading Central African Republic Descends into Religious Violence, Nears Genocide

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Africa, Blog, World Food Programme

Update on Mali Conflict, Humanitarian Efforts

Last Friday France began strategic airstrikes in northern Mali against rebel groups that have crippled the government since the early part of last year. France has said its intervention will be swift. The United States has already given its support to France saying it will provide intelligence and overhead surveillance according to NBC News. Britain has also pledged its support with logistical assistance. And African … Continue reading Update on Mali Conflict, Humanitarian Efforts

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