Violence, unrest hinder Central African Republic aid efforts-agencies


  • World
  • Thursday, 08 Oct 2015

DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Unrest and violence in the capital of Central African Republic which killed dozens, injured hundreds and uprooted tens of thousands of people are hindering the delivery of humanitarian aid across the country, aid agencies said on Wednesday.

Fighting broke out in Bangui just over a week ago after the murder of a Muslim man triggered reprisal attacks on a largely Christian neighbourhood, with armed gangs burning homes and looting shops and aid organisations' offices.

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