Lust for Gold Fuels Conflict in Central African Republic

Publisher:
Agence France-Presse
Publication Date:
13 May 2014
Tags:
Central African Republic, Conflict, Peace and Security

In Gaga, in Western Central Africa, men, women and children make a living in illegally run gold mines, but with the escalating crisis in CAR the work's become even more dangerous following attacks from armed groups.

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