President of CAR asked to step down amidst fears of genocide

The president of the Central African Republic, Michel Djotodia, is facing strong pressure to step down from the French government, after weeks of fighting have left roughly 1 million people displaced.

France have already sent 1600 troops to aid the deteriorating situation in the CAR, with the EU last week announcing that it would hold discussions on Friday with regards to sending a further 1000 troops to stabilise the situation.

The calls for the resignation of Djotodia come as the United Nations recently warned that the CAR was heading towards a humanitarian disaster, as the conflict between the Muslim and Christian militias escalates.

The BBC, reporting from the ground today, outlined possible fears of sectarian genocide in the region.

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