Friday, December 13, 2013

Conflict in CAR

Religious violence has broken out in the Central African Republic. Nine months ago, the mainly Christian nation was overthrown by Muslim rebels, leading the fighting that is currently taking place. French troops have already been deployed to help with the situation. United States Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, recently ordered US support and aid for the fighting nation.
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