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Islamic Militias in the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is a tragic case of what happens when Islamic radicals take over a nation.

Much of the international community, human rights groups and media have ignored it, but the Central African Republic (CAR) has been struggling with an ongoing war launched by Seleka, an alliance of Islamic militias fighting against the country’s Christian and officially secular government.

Most of the country is today occupied by armed groups (both from within the country and foreign fighters), all of whom appear responsible for human rights abuses.

by Blazingcatfur•October 17, 2024October 17, 2024•0•"Islamophobia", Central African Republic, Islam, Islam and violence

How Wagner Group rode roughshod over the law to keep control of its African ‘client state’

When a pair of Russian diplomats arrived at Daniele Darlan’s office in Bangui two weeks after the start of the war in Ukraine, 3,200 miles away, the judge was shocked by the boldness of their proposition.

“The Russians said — and I was more than surprised by their openness — ‘We have come to see you with one question: how could the necessary changes be made to the constitution to allow the president to remain in power?’” Darlan, who headed the constitutional court in the Central African Republic, said.

by Blazingcatfur•May 23, 2023May 22, 2023•0•Central African Republic

Diamond-rich African country is a zombie host for Wagner Group

As the exorcism progressed to the swing of the thurible, swirling incense and tumbled words of prayer, a sheen of sweat gathered on the priest’s face.

Monsignor Serguei Voyemawa crossed himself and placed his hands on the head of the young girl who sat bowed on a wooden stool at his feet, with flickering candles on each side. He had been summoned to drive out the evil spirits within her.

by Blazingcatfur•May 21, 2023May 20, 2023•0•Central African Republic