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Muslim rebels attack C. African Republic church

Witnesses: Death toll could be high as 30

The Columbian
Published: May 28, 2014, 5:00pm

BANGUI, Central African Republic — Muslim rebels stormed a Catholic church compound in the capital of Central African Republic on Wednesday, launching grenades and spraying civilians with gunfire, witnesses said. At least five bodies were brought to area hospitals, though some witnesses said the death toll could be as high as 30.

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