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December 28, 2012

Central African Republic Seeks Foreign Help as Rebels Advance on Capital 
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Rebels in the Central African Republic appear to be on the verge of
seizing control of the capital of Bangui after taking at least ten other
towns. Central African Republic president Francois Bozize has urged
foreign intervention from the United States and France to help him push
back the rebel advance. The United States says it has evacuated its
embassy in Bangui as a precautionary safety measure.

 

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