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Central African Republic children starve as aid workers flee fighting

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Children are starving to death in Central African Republic because violence has forced aid workers to pull out, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for the country said.

Central African Republic Health Emergency at a Crossroads: Help Needed Now

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

While there have been slight improvements in the security situation in parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), the country is still in the grips of a major health crisis, following years of conflict and under-development. Only 55% of health facilities in the country are functioning, and most rely on support from non-governmental organizations and UN agencies like WHO.

Central African Republic: A Never-Ending Quest to Promote Humanitarian Rules

Friday, October 3, 2014

Killings and acts of physical violence committed against civilians, the destruction of homes and businesses, attacks against rescue workers: the list of violations of international humanitarian law taking place on an almost daily basis is long. Just as it is imperative that emergency action be taken to save lives, it is essential that weapon bearers be convinced that they must obey the rules that protect civilians.