Risk of interfaith conflict looms over Central African Republic

Published 23 June 2013

As a significant risk of interfaith conflict looms over the Central African Republic (CAR), the leaders of the two main religions in the country – Christianity and Islam – have decided to speak with one voice.

The CAR was plunged into chaos after a rebel coalition called Séléka overthrew the regime of François Bozizé in March, forcing him to flee the country.

Numerous acts of violence perpetrated by members of the rebellion have created a climate of tension between Christians, who make up nearly half of a population estimated at around 4.6 million, and Muslims, who comprise 15%.

The two religious communities have coexisted previously without many problems, with a strong Muslim presence in the north and Christians dominating the south.

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/risk.of.interfaith.conflict.looms.over.central.african.republic/32940.htm

There's a lot more substance to interfaith work than smiles over coffee.