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Attacks by armed rebels closed 14 percent of polling stations in Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections.
From: Al Jazeera Close Up
Judo for Peace in the Central African Republic | Close Up
29 Dec 2020
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Coalition of Patriots for Change says a 72-hour unilateral truce will be observed across the Central African Republic.
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Killings come as violence escalates a day before CAR voters head to polls to choose a president and a new parliament.
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