CAR Central African Republic: Fragile, failed and forlorn

[davidbfpo]

A rare BBC report from outside Bangui, CAR's capital:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26817382

The cauldron of hatred has been stirred by failed politicians who want to stage a comeback, and by the country's northern neighbour, Chad, covetous of Central Africa's resources.

But it is partly about jealousy between those who had political power but were poor - the Christian majority - and those excluded from politics who seemed slightly richer - the Muslims, Central Africa's main traders and herders.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday in CAR:

French and African soldiers serving in Central African Republic are "overwhelmed" by the "state of anarchy" in the country

A larger UN mission is planned, although who will provide troops is unknown and only expected to arrive in September. An EU battalion group is due to arrive soon.

Do I sense a photo-opportunity is coming?

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, plans to visit Central African Republic next week.

Link:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...n-Ki-moon.html