Thursday, 9 January 2014

More than 900,000 people flee violence in Central African Republic

Violence continue to escalate in Central African Republic  and  insecurity   reign in many areas of the city. More than 900,000 of the citizens have been displaced and forced to take refuge in bush, makeshift homes, churches, mosques and schools.

Majority of the victims are women and children. Hunger, desperation and lack reign in the country.

Since March, violence has gripped the Central African Republic causing serious humanitarian crisis. The United Nation also warned the escalating violence was hampering efforts to reach "those in need of urgent assistance".

Political power tussle was created when the predominantly Muslim-backed Seleka militia and other rebel groups , from the marginalized northeast led by  Michel Djotodia, seized Bangui  and overthrew President Francois Bozize.

Human Rights Watch has reported details of  deliberate killing of civilians, including women, children and the elderly under the Djotodia's interim presidency  . The rights group also reported in recent weeks that violence and insecurity in the Central African Republic have taken on an alarming sectarian dimension.

Violence erupts when Djotodia officially disbanded the Seleka but many  of Seleka rebels kept their arms and formed their own vigilante group known as the "ex-Seleka."

Ex-Seleka group have continued to unleash violence and abuses in the Country. In December, 1,000 men were killed over a two-day period, according to Amnesty International.

The African Union has sent nearly 4,000 troops while France, the former colonial power, has also deployed 1,600 soldiers there but the violence continues

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