The number of people displaced by fighting and looting in southern Brazzaville is now estimated at between 200,000 and 250,000, humanitarian sources said today (Tuesday). Most of the displaced - from the Bacongo, Makelekele and Diatta areas - have fled to northern Brazzaville and the rest have moved southwards, the sources said. Heavy fighting between government forces and Ninja militia in southern Brazzaville ended on Sunday, but news agencies said Cobra militia were yesterday (Monday) looting abandoned homes and shops. Meanwhile, Radio France Internationale today said the army was pursuing the retreating Ninja militia on the outskirts of the city. Police sources estimate that 400 people were killed during the weekend clashes.
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