Central African Republic: On-the-Record Update About the Humanitarian Crisis in CAR

Almost 210,000 people are newly displaced as a result of the escalating conflict in Central African Republic since mid-December, bringing the total number of displaced to 1.5 million, almost a third of the country's total population.

Those displaced are doubly affected by the widespread violence and the severe lack of humanitarian aid. Insecurity combined with disruptions caused by armed groups along the main supply road between Central African Republic and Cameroon is delaying the timely delivery of food and medicines to affected areas.

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