Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The Crisis Continues In Central African Republic -- News Updates Febraury 25, 2014



Armed Groups Surround Thousands In Central African Republic: U.N -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Over 15,000 people in Central African Republic, mostly Muslim civilians in makeshift camps, are surrounded and being threatened by armed militia groups, a spokesman for the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday.

Adrian Edwards told a news briefing in Geneva that the refugees, dotted around 18 locations in the northwest and southwest of the landlocked country, face a high risk of attack and urgently need better security.

France's parliament voted in favor on Tuesday of extending its military mission in Central African Republic, Operation Sangaris, four months after its launch.

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More News On The Crisis In Central African Republic

UN warns of new CAR bloodbath -- News 24
Hundreds of terrified Muslims seek refuge at Catholic church in Central African Republic -- FOX News/AP
70 Muslims Killed in Central African Republic Town -- AP
Chad troops kill civilians in Central African Republic: residents -- Reuters
Official: Violence in Central African Republic's capital kills 3 Chadian soldiers -- FOX News/AP
France prolongs troop stay in C. African Republic -- Washington Post/AP
France to Extend Military Campaign in Central African Republic -- Wall Street Journal
France votes to extend Central African Republic military mission -- RT
Central African Republic: UN urges better security, more resources to aid civilians -- UN News Centre
The Central African Republic since the French intervention -- Global Post/AFP

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