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The Forgotten Heart of Africa (Central African Republic)
By
Ronald De Hommel
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French UN soldiers donate school materials in the tiny village Boura, the only place in a vast region with a functioning school. The UN soldiers, based in Birao, a few hours away keep the area safe. But outside the areas where they patrol the situation remains dangerous. Zaraguinas (road bandits) make it difficult to travel around in Vakaga province.