Central African Republic: Civilians Targeted as Violence Surges

A man from the Paris-Congo neighborhood of Alindao, Basse-Kotto province, Central African Republic, with his children at the displacement camp in town, August 27, 2017.
A man from the Paris-Congo neighborhood of Alindao, Basse-Kotto province, Central African Republic, with his children at the displacement camp in town, August 27, 2017.  © 2017 Lewis Mudge/Human Rights Watch
The Alindao displacement camp in the Central African Republic houses about 18,000 people, most of whom fled their homes when UPC fighters attacked the town in May 2017.
The Alindao displacement camp in the Central African Republic houses about 18,000 people, most of whom fled their homes when UPC fighters attacked the town in May 2017.  © 2017 Lewis Mudge/Human Rights Watch
Destroyed homes in the Paris-Congo neighborhood of Alindao, Central African Republic. UPC fighters and armed Muslim civilians attacked the area on May 9, 2017.
Destroyed homes in the Paris-Congo neighborhood of Alindao, Central African Republic. UPC fighters and armed Muslim civilians attacked the area on May 9, 2017.  © 2017 Lewis Mudge/Human Rights Watch
UPC fighters shot and killed Bruno Bagaza, a Red Cross volunteer, in Alinda, Central African Republic, on May 9. Witnesses said Bagaza was wearing his uniform at the time.
UPC fighters shot and killed Bruno Bagaza, a Red Cross volunteer, in Alinda, Central African Republic, on May 9. Witnesses said Bagaza was wearing his uniform at the time.  © 2017 Private
MPC fighters and armed Muslim civilians tried to kill “Emmanuel” with machetes in Batangafo, Ouham province, Central African Republic, on July 29, 2017.
MPC fighters and armed Muslim civilians tried to kill “Emmanuel” with machetes in Batangafo, Ouham province, Central African Republic, on July 29, 2017.  © 2017 Lewis Mudge/Human Rights Watch
Men rebuilding homes in the Batangafo displacement camp, Central African Republic, after the July 29 attack by MPC fighters.
Men rebuilding homes in the Batangafo displacement camp, Central African Republic, after the July 29 attack by MPC fighters.  © 2017 Lewis Mudge/Human Rights Watch
Red Cross volunteers digging a mass grave outside the Central Mosque in Bangassou, Mboumou province, Central African Republic, after the May 13 attack by anti-balaka, which killed 12 civilians.
Red Cross volunteers digging a mass grave outside the Central Mosque in Bangassou, Mboumou province, Central African Republic, after the May 13 attack by anti-balaka, which killed 12 civilians.  © 2017 Gerard Ouambou
MINUSCA peacekeepers escorting Muslims from the Central Mosque to the Catholic church in Bangassou, Central African Republic, on May 16.
MINUSCA peacekeepers escorting Muslims from the Central Mosque to the Catholic church in Bangassou, Central African Republic, on May 16.  © 2017 Gerard Ouambou
Anti-Balaka fighters in Gambo, Mboumou province, Central African Republic, on August 16, 2017.
Anti-Balaka fighter in Gambo, Mboumou province, Central African Republic, on August 16, 2017.  © 2017 Alexis Huguet
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