Central Africa: HRW Reports Massacres in CAR

The group Human Rights Watch reports it has uncovered evidence of massacres in remote villages in Central African Republic. It accuses both anti-balaka militias and Seleka fighters for the attacks. The armed groups have been waging inter-communal violence since December.

Human Rights Watch Emergencies Director Peter Bouckaert said it took time to learn the details of the attacks.

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