Chad closes borders to CAR escapees as lack of ID papers adds to confusion over status of many displaced people
The US has announced it is to increase its humanitarian aid to the Central African Republic (CAR) by $51m (£30m) this year, bringing the total funding to $118m (£69m).
The state department said the new allotment was aimed at people living in CAR, as well as those who have fled to neighbouring countries.
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