Hate Speech Inflaming Divisions in Central African Republic

A senior official from the International Committee of the Red Cross has warned hate speech promoted on social media is inflaming divisions between the Muslim and Christian communities in the Central African Republic.

 

The Imam Ishmail Nafi at the displaced persons camp in the Ecole Liberte in Bossangoa praying for those killed the previous day during the anti-balaka attack on the town. Eleven people were killed outside his house while seeking safety from the attackers.

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