Central African Republic religious leaders warn of genocidal war CathNews NZ Pacific

Central African Republic religious leaders warn of genocidal war

Friday, March 21st, 2014

Catholic, Protestant and Muslim leaders from the Central African Republic have warned of a genocidal war in their country.

They have pleaded for the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers.

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Tags: Central African Republic, Religious Leaders, United nations, War

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