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MSF concerned by violence in Central Africa

The humanitarian organisation Médecins sans frontières (MSF) says it is increasingly concerned by the religious dimension of fighting in the Central African Republic. On Wednesday, officials in the country said fighting between supporters of the country's ex-president and the man who ousted him has killed almost 100 people. Duration: 00:37 Sep 12, 2013
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Sibal calls violence in Muzaffarnagar as shameful

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister, Kapil Sibal, called the religious riots in Muzaffarnagar that killed at least 32 people and forced hundreds to flee their homes, as a shameful act and a sign of rising tension between Hindus and Muslims ahead of 2014 general election. Earlier in the day, curfew relaxation for four hours by the authorities brought some respite to the residents of the violence-hit area. Sep 11, 2013
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People in Bangladesh take to streets against attacks on Hindu and Buddhist shrines

Dhaka, Sep 11 (ANI): Activists under the banner of the 'Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist and Christian Solidarity Association' took out a rally through the main streets of the national capital Dhaka. They were protesting against the attacks on the Hindu and Buddhist temples in Bangladesh. Scores of protesters holding banners and placards during the rally, raised slogans to press their agitation against the attacks on Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples in different parts of the country, following the verdict on war crimes trial. The protesters denounced the fundamentalists for attacking the temples and vandalizing the idols of deities and other religious properties; and appealed for justice. Sep 11, 2013
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Quebec presents controversial bid to ban religious garb

Officials in Quebec present their controversial bid to ban religious apparel -- including headscarves, turbans and yarmulkes -- on public sector workers, part of an overhaul to the Canadian province's "Charter of Values." Duration: 01:22 Sep 11, 2013
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Police say religious riots killed atleast 32 in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar, Sep 10 (ANI): Police said on Tuesday that at least 32 people were killed in religious riots in Uttar Pradesh that forced hundreds to flee their homes, a sign of rising tension between two communities ahead of a general election due by May. Police also evacuated villagers in the troubled areas. Some locals, fearful after attackers beat children and burned property, hid in fields and police stations, or fled in ox carts and tractors. Additional Director General of Police (law and order), Arun Kumar, said that around 160 people were arrested. Kumar also said that the situation was under control as the army and police personnel were on alert. Sep 10, 2013
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SP govt behind inciting communal sentiments in Muzaffarnagar: RSS

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): As UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav blamed the BJP for communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar, RSS Spokesperson Ram Madhav on Tuesday turned the table and said that Samajwadi Party government is the one to be blamed for the same and that they are behind inciting communal sentiments among the people in Muzaffarnagar. Further, talking about the recent ban by the SP government on the VHP Yatra, he said that the incident was to intentionally infringe on the religious freedom of the Hindus. Sep 10, 2013
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