Muslim-Christian Conflict Threatens Central African Republic -- NPR
Since a coup last spring, the Central African Republic has spiraled towards chaos. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and civilians are getting caught in the crossfire. Host Michel Martin talks with Lewis Mudge of Human Rights Watch about the growing calls for international intervention.
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
We're turning now to an African nation where a regional crisis could become an international concern. The Central African Republic, which is bordered by South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in turmoil following a coupe last spring. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes. Villages have been destroyed. There are widespread reports that civilian killings are increasing. Aid groups and some European officials are now warning that the situation now, as awful as it is, could turn into a tragedy on a much larger scale. We wanted to talk more about this, so we've called Lewis Mudge. He's an Africa researcher for Human Rights Watch. He's been investigating human rights abuses in the Central African Republic. And he's on the line with us from Kigali, which is in neighboring Rwanda. Lewis Mudge, thanks so much for joining us.
LEWIS MUDGE: Thanks for having me.
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Update #1: Lack of security adds to Central African Republic crisis -- PBS
Update #2: Central African Republic: Where have all the people gone? -- Andrew Harding, BBC
My Comment: Sending in a few thousand UN peacekeepers is not going to resolve what has now essentially become a religious conflict.
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