Central African Republic Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research

Updated 2348 GMT (0748 HKT) February 1, 2021

A Central African Republic police officer chases looters attacking a broken-down truck Friday, February 7, in the capital of Bangui. The country, a former French colony, was plunged into chaos last year after a coalition of mostly Muslim rebels ousted President Francois Bozize.
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Crisis in the Central African Republic – A Central African Republic police officer chases looters attacking a broken-down truck Friday, February 7, in the capital of Bangui. The country, a former French colony, was plunged into chaos last year after a coalition of mostly Muslim rebels ousted President Francois Bozize.
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Members of the Central African Armed Forces lynch a man suspected of being a former Seleka rebel Wednesday, February 5, in Bangui.
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Crisis in the Central African Republic – Members of the Central African Armed Forces lynch a man suspected of being a former Seleka rebel Wednesday, February 5, in Bangui.
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A Central African Armed Forces member kicks the man suspected of being a former Seleka rebel.
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Crisis in the Central African Republic – A Central African Armed Forces member kicks the man suspected of being a former Seleka rebel.
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A woman runs for cover as heavy gunfire erupts in the Miskin district of Bangui on Monday, February 3.
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Crisis in the Central African Republic – A woman runs for cover as heavy gunfire erupts in the Miskin district of Bangui on Monday, February 3.
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Men take cover in a restroom as heavy gunfire erupts in Miskin on February 3.