The United Nations is warning conditions in Central African Republic are rapidly deteriorating with nearly one million people now displaced by sectarian violence. Heavy fighting erupted last month between Christian militias and Muslim rebels who had seized power in a coup in March. Jeffrey Feltman, U.N. under-secretary-general for political affairs, said more than 750 people have been confirmed dead in the capital Bangui alone. He warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Jeffrey Feltman: “According to the latest information, approximately 2.2 million people in the CAR need humanitarian assistance –- close to half the population of the country. One in every two inhabitants of Bangui have sought refuge outside their homes. Their numbers are estimated at approximately 513,000 of whom 100,000 are at a makeshift camp at the airport.”