A rebel offensive against the government of the Central African Republic has led to the United Nations ordering over 200 non-essential staff and worker families to leave the country.
In a major political mission, the UN is attempting to help the Central African Republic's government to overcome more than a decade of conflict.
A UN spokesperson said that the decision to pull out the staff "will not detract from the ability of the United Nations to continue its support to the peace consolidation and development efforts in the Central African Republic."
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