Central African Republic: at least 44 dead as rival rebel groups fight

Fighting between two groups in Mboki town of Haut-Mbomou prefecture in Central African Republic leaves at least 44 dead, mostly fighters, a local official says.

At least 44 people, mainly fighters, have been killed this week when fighting erupted between two armed groups in southeastern Central African Republic [CAR], an official said.

"Fighting between AAK Zande militia and the Unity for Peace in the Central African Republic [UPC] rebel group broke out on Tuesday morning in Mboki town in Haut-Mbomou prefecture,…