Hundreds Killed in CAR's Capital

Violence in the country's capital in the past few days has left nearly 400 people dead, the French embassy in Central African Republic says.
  • Central African Republic:   Nearly 400 Killed in Bangui, Say French

    RFI, 8 December 2013

    Nearly 400 people were killed in the last three days' violence in Bangui, according to the French embassy in the Central African Republic's capital. French troops on Sunday entered… Read more »

An injured woman is rushed to the hospital.

  • Central African Republic:   Rebel Threatens to Attack Refugee Camp

    HRW, 8 December 2013

    Since overthrowing the government in March, Seleka forces, an alliance of predominantly Muslim armed groups, have ruled through the gun and with terror, attacking and burning down… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   French Troop Reinforcements Arrive in CAR

    VOA, 6 December 2013

    France has begun sending more troops into the volatile Central African Republic (CAR), with a plan of doubling forces to 1,200 troops over the next few days. Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   U.N Stays On Sidelines of Central African Chaos

    IPS, 6 December 2013

    The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to authorise the deployment of thousands of French and African Union troops in the Central African Republic but… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   Relative Calm Returns to Bangui

    VOA, 8 December 2013

    Relative calm was reported in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui Sunday, as hundreds of French troops patrolled the streets following violence that left more than 400… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   French Troops Begin Operation in CAR

    Tunis Afrique Presse, 6 December 2013

    French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius called on Friday for a "short" mission that will pave the way for elections in Central African Republic (CAR) after launching military… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   Hundreds Killed As African Leaders Meet in Paris

    DW, 7 December 2013

    The Red Cross has said hundreds of people have been killed in the Central African Republic. It comes after the UN authorized French troops to restore order and as African leaders… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   Preventing a Catastrophe in the CAR

    Independent (Kampala), 6 December 2013

    In the course of its young history, the Central African Republic has known many dark hours. Now the country is facing its worst crisis. In this failed state, entire swaths of land… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   ICRC Calls for Redoubled Efforts to Protect Bangui's Population

    ICRC, 7 December 2013

    The fighting that has rocked the capital city Bangui since 5 December has forced thousands of people to flee their homes and seek refuge in places of worship and hospitals, where… Read more »

  • Central African Republic:   French Troops Arrive in Full Force

    RFI, 7 December 2013

    All 1,200 French troops pledged to arrive in the Central African Republic (CAR) have arrived, ahead of schedule, France's defence Ministry announced on Saturday. Read more »

  • Africa:   Africa Urged to Set Up Rapid Reaction Force

    RFI, 7 December 2013

    Africa must set up a rapid reaction force to police its own security, French President François Hollande told a summit of African leaders in Paris on Friday. France is ready… Read more »

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