About 500 prisoners escape Central African Republic jail

The worst violence to hit Central African Republic's capital in a year further deteriorated Monday as more than 500 inmates escaped from a prison and militia fighters looted the offices of international aid organizations, officials said. The death toll from several days of clashes reached 42 including a teenage boy who was decapitated.

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Habari Zinazoendana

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Central African Republic profile

Provides an overview, basic information and key dates for this land-locked African country

 

11 years ago

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Central African Republic's road to anarchy

Andrew Harding crosses paths with Central African militias

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

02 Nov

Pope still hopes to go to Central African Republic

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday he can still visit the Central African Republic this month despite what he called a worrisome flare-up of violence in that conflict-torn country.

 

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28 Sep

At least 20 dead in Central African Republic clashes

More than 20 people have been killed and around 100 injured in clashes in the capital of the Central African Republic, a military doctor said Sunday.

 

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Central African Republic bans texts

Mobile phone text messages are banned in the Central African Republic, a move the authorities say is aimed at restoring security.

 

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VIDEO: Life as a nurse in the Central African Republic

As part of the 100 women series BBC news speaks to some of the female nurses working in areas ravaged by conflict.

 

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30 Oct

Living under a shadow of fear in Central African Republic

Can the Central African Republic overcome its divides ?

 

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Fears of sectarian genocide in Central African Republic

Central African Republic's humanitarian crisis could worsen

 

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TheCitizen

16 Jul

Hunger stalks the strife-torn Central African Republic

Some 65 guests invited to a meal in Bangui eagerly awaited a feast of chicken bought for a song in the market, but soon many were in agony because the stolen imported meat was rotten.

 

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