France: Central African Republic Is On The Verge Of Genocide

France: Central African Republic On 'Verge Of Genocide' -- Voice of America

France says the Central African Republic is "on the verge of genocide," and that the U.N. may allow French and African troops to intervene.

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius spoke on France 2 television Thursday, after weeks of reports about fighting, looting and lawlessness across much of the CAR.

He said France, the CAR's neighbors and the international community are concerned about the unrest, and that the U.N. is considering a resolution that authorizes French and African forces to take action.

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More News On The Growing Violence In The Central African Republic

France says Central African Republic on verge of genocide -- Reuters
Central African Republic on the verge of genocide, France warns UN -- Financial Times
US urges global help for stricken Central Africa -- AFP
As CAR Spirals into Chaos, Tales of Terror Multiply -- Voice of America
Unspeakable horrors in a country on the verge of genocide -- The Guardian
Thousands flee fresh fighting in Central African Republic -- Reuters
2,000 seek refuge at Central African Republic Catholic mission after heavy fighting near Bouca -- Washington Post/AP
UN Preparing for Possible CAR Peacekeeping Force -- Voice of America
U.S. pledges $40 mln for Central Africa peacekeepers as violence escalates -- Reuters
US warns of 'increasingly sectarian' CAR -- News24
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