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The United Nations has said the Central African Republic needs help. The UN's Jan Eliasson said it was "descending into complete ". The nation has been moving towards a of anarchy since rebels took in March. Mr Eliasson suggested strengthening the African Union's military in the country and turning it into an peacekeeping operation. Mr Eliasson warned: "If this situation is to fester, it may develop into a and ethnic conflict with long- consequences - even a war that could spread into neighbouring countries."

Rebels known as the Seleka replaced the president with their own commander. He later broke up the rebels but they regrouped and formed gangs. These now control most of this country. Eliasson said the population was "suffering imagination". He said women and children were "bearing the ". He also spoke of growing human rights , the use of child soldiers and looting. He listed other , including illegal arrests, and summary executions. He warned that the country was becoming "a breeding ground for ".

 


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