The initial report: In Central African Republic (CAR), between 11 and 14 people died after clashes erupted late Wednesday in the capital, the security sources said, while the imam, Awad Al Karim, said "16 bodies" had been brought to the local Ali Babolo mosque, according to an AFP report.
According to to an AFP , bursts of automatic fire and explosions were heard on Wednesday evening and on Thursday morning.
Bili Aminou Alao, spokesman for the UN peacekeeping force MINUSCA, said the fighting was continuing. "We have sent a rapid response force to the area. Part of the market and some vehicles have been burned," he said.
"Between 40 and 50 shops have been burned down, as well as four or five houses," said Patrick Bidilou Niabode, head of the CAR's civil protection service.
Voluntary firefighters put out two fires which had been spreading in the market but were unable to tackle a blaze at two houses because of heavy gunfire, he added.
"Between 40 and 50 shops have been burned down, as well as four or five houses," said Patrick Bidilou Niabode, head of the CAR's civil protection service.
Voluntary firefighters put out two fires which had been spreading in the market but were unable to tackle a blaze at two houses because of heavy gunfire, he added.
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