[10 Feb 2014] The Debate - C.A.R. Catastrophe (P.2) - English
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Since a December uprising by Christian militia, the minority Muslim community of the Central African Republic has been subject to...
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Since a December uprising by Christian militia, the minority Muslim community of the Central African Republic has been subject to sectarian violence. Tens of thousands of Muslims are fleeing to neighboring countries by plane and truck as Christian militias stage brutal attacks, shattering the social fabric of this war-ravaged nation.
Human Rights Watch has warned the Muslim community will disappear if killings are not stopped. The brutalities began to escalate when the country\'s first Muslim leader, Michel Djotodia, stepped down and went into exile last month.
What is the root cause of the violence and what is the solution?