Militia clashes kill 50 in Central African town of Bria

Bangui: Clashes between rival armed groups in Bria, a strategic town in eastern Central African Republic, have left dozens dead, a senior official said on Tuesday. More than two-thirds of the former French colony lies in the hands of armed groups, who typically claim ethnic or religious affiliations and often fight over mineral resources. “There are about 50 dead,” the official said. (AFP)