C. African Republic Muslims Find Haven at Catholic Church

The safe haven shelters more than 900 displaced people.

A Safe Haven - As religious violence continues to ravage Central African Republic, one Catholic church in the town of Carnot has become a safe haven for more than 900 muslims fleeing Christian militia fighters. Keep reading to learn more about this safe haven and its residents. — Patrice Peck with reporting from AP(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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A Safe Haven - As religious violence continues to ravage Central African Republic, one Catholic church in the town of Carnot has become a safe haven for more than 900 muslims fleeing Christian militia fighters. Keep reading to learn more about this safe haven and its residents. — Patrice Peck with reporting from AP(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Safety and Shelter - Since early February when Christian militants attacked Carnot, hundreds of displaced Muslims have journeyed to the local church for safety and shelter. A nearby forest had served as the main hiding place for those avoiding violence until word quickly spread about the refuge.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Safety and Shelter - Since early February when Christian militants attacked Carnot, hundreds of displaced Muslims have journeyed to the local church for safety and shelter. A nearby forest had served as the main hiding place for those avoiding violence until word quickly spread about the refuge.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

The Gates' Guards - The compound’s gates are guarded by armed Cameroonian peacekeepers who have managed to keep the Christian militia fighters at bay.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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The Gates' Guards - The compound’s gates are guarded by armed Cameroonian peacekeepers who have managed to keep the Christian militia fighters at bay.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Sleeping Arrangements - Sleeping arrangements are limited to inside the church and in tens on the grounds of the compound.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Sleeping Arrangements - Sleeping arrangements are limited to inside the church and in tens on the grounds of the compound.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Violent Threats - Yet, Rev. Justin Nary, his colleagues and the hundreds of refugees they care for still receive threats of arson and murder from Christian fighters in the area.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Violent Threats - Yet, Rev. Justin Nary, his colleagues and the hundreds of refugees they care for still receive threats of arson and murder from Christian fighters in the area.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Gravely Wounded - Rev. Nary told AP about one Muslim man who recently left the church and was “gravely wounded” by local Christian militia men.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Gravely Wounded - Rev. Nary told AP about one Muslim man who recently left the church and was “gravely wounded” by local Christian militia men.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Doctors Without Borders - Doctors Without Borders (best known by its French acronym MSF) has established a health clinic in the church compound, where the confined environment has taken its toll on the displaced Muslims.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Doctors Without Borders - Doctors Without Borders (best known by its French acronym MSF) has established a health clinic in the church compound, where the confined environment has taken its toll on the displaced Muslims.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

"Locked Up" - "Some people have been living there, virtually locked up, for more than three months. They have food, drink and access to health care — thanks to MSF — but they are tired and are aging prematurely," Muriel Masse, the aid group's project coordinator in Carnot, reportedly wrote in a recent dispatch.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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"Locked Up" - "Some people have been living there, virtually locked up, for more than three months. They have food, drink and access to health care — thanks to MSF — but they are tired and are aging prematurely," Muriel Masse, the aid group's project coordinator in Carnot, reportedly wrote in a recent dispatch.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Psychologically Battered - "There's nothing we can do. We listen, because they need to talk,” Masse added. "When we can, we treat chronic illnesses and minor injuries. But while they may not be particularly ill, they are battered psychologically.”(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Psychologically Battered - "There's nothing we can do. We listen, because they need to talk,” Masse added. "When we can, we treat chronic illnesses and minor injuries. But while they may not be particularly ill, they are battered psychologically.”(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

"I Have Lost Everything" - The continuous bloodshed that erupted last December, leaving thousands dead in the country, has prompted many Muslims to leave their homeland for other neighboring nations. "I have lost everything,” a widow with seven children told AP. "I just want to go to Cameroon now."Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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"I Have Lost Everything" - The continuous bloodshed that erupted last December, leaving thousands dead in the country, has prompted many Muslims to leave their homeland for other neighboring nations. "I have lost everything,” a widow with seven children told AP. "I just want to go to Cameroon now."Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)