Research and Studies

An inside look at the refugee crisis in the Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic — When you first fly in to Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, you are immediately confronted with the reality of the humanitarian crisis facing this troubled country. Tens of thousands of people have made their home in a sprawling camp at the airport, and the makeshift shelters lie just feet from the edge of the runway. It is a very unsettling site, and a perfect introduction to my visit to this country.