The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to authorise military intervention in the Central African Republic by France and troops from the African Union.
The move comes as fighting spread across the country, between Christian militias and Seleka rebels, who are mostly Muslim.
There are fears of increased attacks on Muslims, who make up 15% of the country’s population. France has warned of an impending genocide, while lobbying for decisive international action, along with other western nations.
UN authorises military action in Central African Republic - The Telegraph (05 Dec 2013)