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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »