Central African Republic Conflict About Power, Religion

21 December 2013

The Central African Republic has been marred by violence following a Muslim-led coup in the predominantly Christian country. But the conflict isn't just about religion - it's a struggle for power.

"Ndele isn't far away" is the wishful name of a small Islamic shop selling prayer beads and the Quran in Miskine, a bustling district in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui. Ndele, in the country's north, some 650 kilometers (400 miles) from Bangui, was the first city captured by the Seleka, an alliance of various Muslim rebel groups. In March, they conquered the capital, overthrowing the government.

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