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Warnings as Deadly Central African Republic Violence Returns

by Associated Press

   BANGASSOU, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC --

   Bullet-riddled roofs line the "boulevard of death" in Central African
   Republic's southeastern town of Bangassou. More than 2,000 Muslims are
   hiding in the local cathedral as the country's sectarian violence
   reaches this once-quiet area.

   More than 300 people have been killed and 100,000 displaced in Central
   African Republic since May as the fighting that began in 2013 moves
   into the impoverished country's central and southeastern regions.

   The United Nations humanitarian chief is among those warning of a
   nationwide conflict roaring back to life. Stephen O'Brien visited
   Bangassou this week.

   Tens of thousands of people have fled to neighboring Congo.

   The head of the U.N. peacekeeping force of 12,000 troops has
   acknowledged that the mission is not enough to protect civilians around
   the country.