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muriel_volestrangler

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Tue Nov 19, 2013, 06:29 AM Nov 2013

Central African Republic communal violence spiralling out control - UN chief

He warned the Security Council that armed groups were inciting Christians and Muslims against each other.
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The impoverished country has been in a state of chaos since rebels seized power in March.

A rebel alliance known as Seleka ousted President Francois Bozize from office, replacing him with the alliance's commander, Michel Djotodia.
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But former rebels linked to Seleka have continued to launch attacks on scores of villages, prompting the emergence of local civilian protection groups.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24996125
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