Central African Republic: ‘Christian’ criminals and militia

Written by Super User 10 Jun 2014

On Tuesday Reuters reported, ‘three Muslim youths were killed and mutilated by 'Christian' militia in CAR. They were travelling to a reconciliation soccer game between Muslim and Christian youths that was set up to forge a peace between mostly Muslim Seleka rebels who seized power last year and the rival anti-balaka militia. Meanwhile on Tuesday a Christian worker reported, ‘Yesterday there was more gunfire in Bangui. A vehicle carrying its full capacity of armed Muslims pulled up at a Muslim-controlled area and deposited them there, causing the onlookers to flee. It was in response to preparations being made by the anti-balaka for further attacks. These ‘anti-balaka’ are criminals, whose sole aim is to drive out the inhabitants and plunder their houses and shops. They had their base in our Christian part of town for a good while, before they finally cleared off. It is a constant, intolerable threat. Please pray for our protection.'

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  • Pray: for healing for the wounded, comfort for the bereaved and an end to violence in CAR (Ps.20:2&22:19)