Rebels in the CAR released more than 160 children from slavery

In the north of the Central African Republic (CAR) in the city of Batangafo members of the armed Christian formations of "Anti-Balaka" released 163 children whom they used as labor on freedom, reports Reuters. This step became part of implementation of the agreement on release of the children, concluded between the armed groups of the CAR and the UN, emphasizes agency. "This release — a sign of that process of implementation of the obligation given by leaders of these groups within the program for peaceful settlement, moves" — the representative of children's fund UN (UNICEF) Muhammad Malik Foll declared.