The world’s newest failed state?
Central African Republic’s security woes continue to fuel a nationwide humanitarian crisis.
The first traffic vehicle arrives in Bossangoa, Central African Republic on October 18, 2013 since the start of the crisis. AFP / PACOME PABANDJI
What can be done to end the crisis in the Central African Republic? The UN says CAR is in danger of becoming a “failed state” as violence sparked by rebel fighters and other forces continue to fuel a humanitarian emergency affecting all 4.6 million people in the country. What are the underlying causes of the conflict? Join the conversation at 1930GMT.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Magloire Kolisso
Former Chief of Public Relations, Bozize government
Louisa Lombard @louisalombard
Anthropologist, University of California
John Ging @UNOCHA
Director of Operations, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Chanèle Boulet @theIRC
Program Manager, International Rescue Committee
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Published On 29 Oct 2013