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Deposed president François Bozizé announces his bid for the presidency, despite being the subject of sanctions by the United Nations and an arrest warrant, issued by the current government, for alleged crimes against humanity. The Central African Republic has been in a civil war between Muslims and Christians since he was deposed in 2013. It is not known whether the charges against him will play a role in his candidacy.
2020-07-25

United States President Barack Obama, in Antalya, Turkey, says America will continue to accept refugees from Syria and elsewhere, though, "Only after subjecting them to rigorous screening and security checks." Responding to calls to admit Christians but not Muslims into the country, he said, "We don’t have religious tests to our compassion."
2015-11-16

Suspected Islamist fighters go on the rampage in Chibok, Nigeria, killing 10 Christians with guns and machetes and burning down their houses.
2012-12-2

At least 37 people are killed in two days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, after radical Islamic group Boko Haram issues an ultimatum for all Christians to leave the north.
2012-01-7

Nigerian police say they have foiled a bomb attack at a church in the city of Bauchi, days after deadly clashes between Christian and Muslim youths.
2011-01-31

The death toll from recent violence between Christians and Muslims in Jos, Nigeria, rises to 80. Islamist group Boko Haram claims responsibility for the deadly Christmas Eve bombings in the city.
2010-12-28

At least eight people are killed by machete-wielding attackers near Jos, Nigeria in scenes reminiscent of events earlier this year.
2010-07-17

Nigerian soldiers open fire on a crowd after curfew in Jos, killing two people, days after Muslim-Christian riots in the area left more than 200 dead including dozens of children
2010-03-10

The Nigerian Army regains control of the city of Jos after religious violence killed more than 200 people.
2010-01-20

At least 149 people are killed in two days of violence between Christians and Muslims in the Nigerian city of Jos.
2010-01-19