U.N. peacekeeper, seven civilians killed in Central African camp
A U.N. peacekeeper died and seven civilians were killed in fighting in a refugee camp in Central African Republic, the U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday, in another outbreak of violence the same day dates were announced for long-delayed elections. Central African Republic has been embroiled in fighting since September, with tit-for-tat militia attacks killing at least 90 in the capital. The clashes have delayed elections and cast doubt on a planned visit by Pope Francis this month.
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