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Central African Republic Church Siege

Thousands have been displaced in Central African Republic violence

2000 people in the Central African Republic are trapped in a church compound surrounded by armed militias. They are all Muslims displaced by violence, who have found temporary refuge in the seminary in a small town called Bangassou. The story illustrates the reality of the C.A.R, a country unable to break the cycle of violence.

Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of the Rwandan opposition politician, Diane Rwigara, who has been missing for 48 hours. She attempted to run for president in last month's elections against President Paul Kagame but was disqualified. Her family say she was arrested by the police, however they have denied that she is in their custody.

We're used to ordering food on the phone and having it brought to our doorstep by car, motorcycle or bike. In Iceland, if you fancy a Sushi dinner, you can now have it delivered, nearly door to door, by drone.

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 Aug 201704:06GMT

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  • Thu 31 Aug 201704:06GMT