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Violence And Politics In The Central African Republic

C A R bracing for elections; US prison releases; Rugby injuries

The interim President in the Central African Republic says people are keen to vote in the December elections, but warns there are politicians who want to undermine the electoral process.

The Obama administration is preparing to release 6,000 federal prisoners at the end of this month. This is the biggest prisoner release in the US.

As New Zealand and Australia are bracing for the Rugby World Cup, there are questions as to how safe the game is.

( Photo: Young fighters sit on a blanket in downtown Bambari after over 350 Central African Republic's child soldiers were released by armed groups honouring a deal signed with UNICEF, on May 14, 2015. Credit Pacome Pabandji/ AFP/Getty Images )

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Fri 30 Oct 201505:00GMT

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  • Fri 30 Oct 201505:00GMT