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'10 killed in religious clashes in Central African Republic'

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AFP Bangui
- Ten people were killed and five others injured today in religious clashes in the Central African Republic, police said.

A local police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the clashes in the central region of Bambari broke out following the death of a young Muslim who was "beaten by armed individuals identified as (Christian) anti-balaka militants".

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First Published: Aug 21 2015 | 11:57 PM IST

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