Lawyers protest judge's assassination in Central African Republic

Over 100 judges and lawyers have protested in the streets of capital Bangui against the killing of a judge a week ago by rebels.

Protests arise after rebels killed Judge Bria Aleksandar Mijatovic

Modeste Martineau Bria was the director of judiciary services at the Justice Ministry when he was killed by rebels who, in spring, had overthrown the government. The lawyers marched with a banner saying 'No genocide'. The rebels have been blamed for killing dozens of civilians since March when they invaded the capital. Observers from abroad have warned that the state is close to anarchy. Lawyer Emile Bizon said that the march was organised to protest against the killing of Mr Bria and 'the more and more frequent killings' taking place. Source: Wral.com

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