Central African Republic: Increasing tension and alarming humanitarian situation : Media advisory

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ADVISORY AI Index: AFR 19/010/2013 11 December 2013 CAR: Increasing tension and alarming humanitarian situation The security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic is deteriorating to alarming levels, says Amnesty International today. [...] The organisation is particularly concerned about the sectarian violence in the capital city. [...] Today, the Amnesty International team witnessed 15 bodies awaiting burial outside a mosque. [...] Urgent priorities that need to be addressed include the lack of security in key locations, such as hospitals and internally displaced people’s camps and the overcrowding in the camps. [...] For more information and/or interviews please contact: In London: Louise Orton on: +44 (0) 7961 421583 (mobile), or +44 7778472126 or email louise.orton@amnesty.org In Bangui: Susanna Flood on 00236 72038120.