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March 25, 2013

Rebels Seize Control of Central African Republic 
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In the Central African Republic, a rebel leader has declared himself
president a day after President François Bozizé fled the country as
rebels stormed the capital. The Seleka rebels had accused Bozizé of
reneging on a January peace deal. The newly installed president, Michel
Djotodia, has vowed to adhere to that accord by sharing power with
civilians and loyalists of the former regime. South Africa, meanwhile,
says 13 of its soldiers were killed in clashes with the rebels on the
outskirts of the capital Bangui.

 

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