US increases aid to Central African Republic amid new surge of violence

From Global development | The Guardian Thu Jun 26 2014, 11:54:11

Chad closes borders to CAR escapees as lack of ID papers adds to confusion over status of many displaced people

The US has announced it is to increase its humanitarian aid to the Central African Republic (CAR) by $51m (£30m) this year, bringing the total funding to $118m (£69m).

The state department said the new allotment was aimed at people living in CAR, as well as those who have fled to neighbouring countries.

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