Heavy Fighting Reported In The Central African Republic

Around 60 Dead In Clashes In Central African Republic -- Reuters

* Local militias attack Seleka position in mining town
* Seleka forces carry out reprisals against Christians
* UN Security Council to discuss peacekeeping mission
* French foreign minister to visit Bangui on Sunday

BANGUI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Around 60 people have been killed in sectarian clashes in Central African Republic between local militias and former rebels, witnesses and a local official said on Wednesday.

The mineral-rich but impoverished nation has descended into chaos since mostly Muslim Seleka rebels from the north seized the capital Bangui in March, ousting President Francois Bozize.

The new transitional government's failure to stem the violence has prompted the U.N. Security Council to consider intervening to restore order.

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Central Africa clashes 'leave 30 dead' -- AFP
Central African Republic violence leaves 30 dead -- BBC
Army says fighting in remote village of Central African Republic kills at least 23 people -- Washington Post/AP
23 Killed in CAR Unrest -- Voice of America
Central African Republic: 14 Killed in Clashes Between Christians and Muslims -- allAfrica.com