Over 200,000 displaced by conflict in Central African Republic, says UNHCR
By DW
05 February 2021 |
8:42 pm
Nearly half of those fleeing crossed over into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The national army has been battling rebels since a presidential vote took place in December.
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