A coalition of rebel groups ousted the Central African Republic 's president in March . The rebels have been fighting for months to oust President Francois Bozize, who has ruled since a coup attempt against him last March. -- Is the Central African Republic the world 's next Rwanda ? Reports of inter-communal violence have sparked fears of a slide into religious conflict . France is sending 1,000 troops to join 400 already deployed in the African nation .
A coalition of rebel groups ousted the Central African Republic 's president in March . The rebels have been fighting for months to oust President Francois Bozize, who has ruled since a coup attempt against him last March. Reports of inter-communal violence have sparked fears of a slide into religious conflict . France is sending 1,000 troops to join 400 already deployed in the African nation .