Central African Republic Peacekeepers to Treat Anti-Balaka as 'Enemies'

The African peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic said it will now treat the anti-balaka militia groups as "enemies." General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko, who heads the international force known as MISCA, made the comment to a radio station in Bangui late Tuesday, about 24 hours after a peacekeeper was shot and killed by gunmen in Boali, 80 kilometers north of the capital. MISCA said other peacekeepers returned fire and killed 12 assailants who were later identified...

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