UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said that anarchy in Central African Republic risks spiraling further out of control and cited increasing retaliatory attacks between Muslim and Christian groups.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said that anarchy in Central African Republic risks spiraling further out of control and cited increasing retaliatory attacks between Muslim and Christian groups.

In a report, obtained by AFP ahead of a Security Council meeting on the crisis next Monday, Ban suggested five ways in which the international community can act.

Four of the options involve providing various forms of financing and logistical support for an African force already in the country.

The fifth option is a UN peacekeeping force of between 6,000 and 9,000 troops, plus 1,700 police.