Catholic Bishop protects 2,000 Muslim refugees in CAR

A Catholic bishop in the Central African Republic (CAR) gave refuge to 2,000 Muslims who are living in fear of attacks from a mainly Christian militia.

Juan José Aguirre Munoz says that the refugees cannot leave the seminary's compound in the south-eastern city of Bangassou.

He told the BBC that the refugees "risk death" from anti-balaka militias. The UN's humanitarian chief warned last week of possible genocide. Stephen O'Brien said that violence in CAR was escalating and the situation was becoming dire.

"Violence is intensifying, risking a repeat of the devastating destructive crisis that gripped the country four years ago," he said. Mr O'Brien added: "The early warning signs of genocide are there. We must act now."

UCJ, UNILORIN.