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MSF criticises world reaction to CAR crisis

MSF says there is a reluctance by the international community to act on the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic.

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By Santilla Chingaipe

Source: World News Australia


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An international medical aid group says there is a reluctance by the international community to act on the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic.

It comes after 16 civilians, including three local staff members of Medecins Sans Frontieres were been killed during an attack by gunmen on a hospital in the country's northwest.

MSF says the attack to place at its hospital in Boguila and has been blamed on the mostly Muslim rebels known as the Seleka, whose coup in March last year unleashed a vicious cycle of violence.

MSF Australia's executive director, Paul McPhun has told Santilla Chingaipe, the unprovoked attack reflects the chaotic and lawless nature of events taking place in the Central African Republic.

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