Central African Republic On The Brink Of Chaos

Exclusive Report: CAR On The Brink Of Chaos -- France 24

n the wake of a rebellion in March, the Central African Republic's new leaders have failed to stop waves of looting and killing by gunmen with free reign outside the capital Bangui. Watch FRANCE 24’s exclusive report from a country on the brink.

The Central African Republic has been sinking into chaos since northern Séléka rebels seized the capital Bangui and ousted President François Bozizé in March.

Many of the approximately 25,000 fighters of the Séléka coalition have stopped taking orders from anyone besides their direct commanding officers, who have begun carving up the country into fiefdoms.

Earlier this month, interim president Michel Djotodia officially disbanded the Séléka alliance, even banning the rebels from any responsibilities related to security in the capital of Bangui.

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West securing financial, security aid for Central African Republic; ‘in 1 word, desperate’ -- Washington Post/AP
Humanitarian action urgently needed in Central African Republic, stress UN and partners -- UN News Centre
ThinkProgress: Why The Central African Republic Is The Worst Crisis You’ve Never Heard Of -- Hayes Brown, Enough/Think Progress
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Heavy Fight Being Reported In The Central African Republic

A gun fight between loyalists of former president Francois Bozize and ex-rebels who ousted him killed nearly 55 people in Central African Republic. (Photo : Twitter)

Fighting Leaves 60 Dead In Central African Republic -- Voice of America

The Central African Republic's government says 60 people have been killed in clashes between fighters loyal to ousted president Francois Bozize and the rebels who now hold power.

A government spokesman, Guy Simplice Kodegue, said the fighting took place Saturday and Sunday around the northwestern town of Bossangoa, in Bozize's home region.

Among the dead were two aid workers and at least five members of the Seleka coalition of rebels who ended Bozize's 10-year-rule in March.

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More News On Reports Of Heavy Fighting In The Central African Republic

Official: 60 dead in C. African Republic clashes -- AP
At least 55 killed in Central Africa Republic battles -- Reuters
Central Africa fighting kills 60 -- AFP
Central African Republic says scores killed in new clashes -- BBC
CAR government says scores killed in clashes -- Al Jazeera
Gun Fight In Central African Republic Kill 55 People; Bitter Fight Between Rebels and Loyalists Getting Out of Control -- HNGN
U.N. finds burned, abandoned villages in Central African Republic -- Defence Web/Reuters

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