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A protester holds a placard reading "No to the injustice of Samba Panza, No to partiality, Equality and freedom for all" as residents demonstrate in the 'Muslim enclave' of the PK5 district in Bangui to express their anger on 31 May, 2014. Picture: AFP.

France to boost car mission troops

Gold, diamonds feed CAR religious violence

By Reuters

Thousands of people have died and more than a million fled their homes in central African country.

  • FILE: The attack in Bambari came just a day before French Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was due to visit the town. Picture: AFP.

    CAR fighters attack church

    The attack in Bambari comes a day before French Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was due to visit.

    2957 days ago
  • FILE: Looters run for cover as they hear rifle shots near the 'Reconciliation crossroad' in Bangui, on 11 January, 2014. Picture: AFP

    CAR: AU peacekeepers accused of abuse

    The peacekeepers have been accused of detaining, abusing, torturing and killing civilians.

    2992 days ago
  • The fighting started on Thursday after anti-Balaka fighters looted Seleka food reserves, residents said. Picture: AFP.

    28 killed in fighting in CAR

    The fighting started on Thursday after anti-Balaka fighters looted Seleka food reserves, residents said.

    3020 days ago
  • A truck carrying Muslims who fled Bangui is escorted by the French Sangaris Operation troops (not seen) in Grimari in the Central African Republic on 20 April, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    102 CAR Muslims escorted to safety

    A witness said 102 Muslims guarded by 150 French troops left the northern suburb of PK-12 on Sunday.

    3034 days ago
  • FILE: Violence between Muslims and Christian simmers despite the deployment of French and AU peacekeepers. Picture: AFP.

    22 killed in CAR clashes

    Violence between Muslims and Christian simmers despite the deployment of peacekeepers.

    3039 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands fled a gun battle as Chadian troops sought to escort a convoy of Muslim civilians on Tuesday. Picture: AFP.

    Thousands flee gun battle in CAR

    The mainly Muslim Seleka rebel coalition seized power in the country a year ago.

    3040 days ago
  • A flag of the UNited Nations floats at their Geneva’s offices during the third day of face-to-face peace talks in Geneva on 27 January 2014. Picture: AFP.

    UN votes for more troops to CAR

    There are security concerns following Chad’s decision to withdraw its 850 troops.

    3045 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) lynch a man suspected of being a former Seleka rebel at the end of an army re-enlisting ceremony on 5 February, 2014, in Bangui. Picture: AFP.

    Two French soldiers wounded in CAR

    The soldiers were wounded a day before the UNSC was due to vote on a new peacekeeping force.

    3046 days ago
  • FILE: Chad's troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed. Picture: AFP.

    Chad to withdraw CAR troops

    The troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed.

    3052 days ago
  • FILE: The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR. Picture: AFP

    UN aims to evacuate Muslims from CAR

    The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR.

    3054 days ago
  • Mass killings have continued despite the presence of 2,000 French and 6,000 African Union peacekeepers. Picture: AFP.

    Armed groups surround thousands in CAR

    Mass killings have continued despite the presence of 2,000 French and 6,000 African Union peacekeepers.

    3089 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    Chad troops kill civilians in CAR

    Christian militia have carried out brutal reprisals against the Muslim minority.

    3090 days ago
  • Violence between Christians and Muslims threatens to spiral into genocide. Picture: AFP.

    UN wants 3,000 more troops for CAR

    The additional troops would increase the international force to 12,000.

    3094 days ago
  • French troops of the Sangaris Operation take position with a Sagaie tank in the PK12 district of Bangui on 16 January, 2014. At least seven people were killed in overnight violence in Bangui, according to a compiled toll from the Red Cross and AFP. Picture: AFP

    Mass grave found in CAR

    Witnesses say they saw dozen decomposed bodies at the military camp.

    3102 days ago
  • UN General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon said violence between Christians & Muslims continues to worsen. Picture: UN.

    UN: More troops needed in CAR

    General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon said violence between Christians & Muslims continues to worsen.

    3103 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    France: Christian militia threat to CAR peace

    The comments come a day after gunmen murdered a legislator who suggested they be disarmed.

    3104 days ago
  • Members of the crowd killed the man and cut off his hands and genitals. Picture: AFP.

    Muslim man mutilated in CAR conflict

    Members of the crowd killed the man and cut off his hands and genitals.

    3105 days ago
  • FILE:France deployed 1,600 troops in December to try to stem violence between Christian militias and rebels. Picture: AFP.

    France likely to extend CAR mission

    Around 1,600 French troops were sent to the volatile African country in December.

    3109 days ago
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