Islam in the Central African Republic

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Via Social Media, Priest Recounts Horror of Central Africa Violence

"Heavy gunfire in Zemio. Impossible to go out. They have cut the phones and we can't go out -- it's just too dangerous....

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At Least 15 Killed In Fresh C. Africa Clashes

At least 15 people died in clashes between UN peacekeepers and former rebels in the centre of the chronically restive...

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Around 100 Killed In C. Africa After Truce Deal

The death toll from clashes in Central African Republic has surged to around 100, local officials said Wednesday of...

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Clashes Erupt In C. Africa A Day After Peace Deal

Intense fighting in the Central African Republic killed at least 40 people Tuesday and injured dozens more, dashing...

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At Least 40 Killed In C.Africa Day After Ceasefire Agreed

At least 40 people were killed in clashes on Tuesday in the Central African Republic, aid and security sources said,...

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UN Details Horrific Rape, Murder In Central Africa

A damning United Nations report on Tuesday alleged horrific crimes in the Central African Republic including rape,...

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ICC Prosecutor Says C. Africa Bloodshed ‘must Stop Now’

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to the renewed sectarian...

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UN Worried By New Heavy Weapons In C. Africa

A recent attack targeting UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic was carried out with heavy weapons that have...

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Four UN Peacekeepers Killed In Central African Republic

Four UN peacekeepers have been found dead and one remains missing after an attack on a convoy in the Central African...

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Dozens of Civilians Killed In CAR Violence

Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) have killed at least 45 civilians in apparent reprisal strikes over...

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US Adds Two C.Africa Militia Leaders To Sanctions List

The United States on Wednesday added two militia leaders in the Central African Republic (CAR) to its sanctions list,...

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At Least 50 Killed By Armed Men In CAfrica

At least 50 people have been killed and dozens more injured since Tuesday after armed men attacked three villages in...

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Central Africa’s Transition To Peace Still Elusive

With a spike in militia killings, a deepening humanitarian crisis and the army still in shambles, the Central African...

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‘UN Attack Helicopter’ Disperses Fighters In CAR

UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic have prevented heavily armed militia launching an attack on the town of...

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UN Envoy Warns On Upsurge In CAR Violence

The United Nations remains wary of security in the Central African Republic as violence persists in the outskirts of...

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Central African Republic Violence Worsening Despite Vote

Violent clashes are spreading in Central African Republic despite successful polls that elected a new government...

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Central African Republic Militiamen Ordered To Vacate Schools

Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been told to leave the schools they are occupying or face...

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Several Killed In Central African Republic Violence

UN peacekeepers were sent to the CAR in 2014 Several people have been killed in fighting between rival rebel groups in...