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muriel_volestrangler

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1. At least 80 killed in fighting, as UN votes for French force

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Thu Dec 5, 2013, 12:56 PM

Dec 2013

At least 80 people are believed to have been killed in fierce fighting on Thursday in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), Bangui.

The city was reportedly attacked by supporters of Francois Bozize, who was ousted as president by rebels in March, plunging the country into chaos.

The UN Security Council has now voted to allow French troops to join an African peacekeeping force in the CAR.

About 10% of CAR's 4.6 million people have fled their homes, the UN says.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25240125

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Clashes erupt as militia enter Central African Republic capital [View all] muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 OP

At least 80 killed in fighting, as UN votes for French force muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #1

Some history on this for others like me who are not very knowledgeable about the JDPriestly Dec 2013 #2

CAR death toll much higher than thought, says Amnesty muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #3