Central African Republic rebels advance on Bangui

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Central African Republic rebels advance on Bangui

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Rebels in the Central African Republic have made fresh gains and are now in control of a key central city, officials say.

Forces from the Seleka rebel alliance have entered the town of Sibut after the army withdrew on Friday evening.

Meanwhile government officials have confirmed that their forces' attempt to retake Bambari on Friday had been beaten back.

Rebel forces are now within 150km (95 miles) of the capital, Bangui.

President Francois Bozize has appealed to France, the United States and neighbouring countries for help to combat Seleka - an alliance of three separate groups who want the terms of an earlier peace deal to be honoured.

France and the US have refused, though more French troops arrived in Bangui from a base in Gabon, tasked with protecting French nationals and interests.

More than 1,000 French nationals live in CAR, mainly working for mining companies.

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As far as I know, the Central African Republic exists mostly to supply France with uranium. Wiki tells me that it also supplies Japan with diamonds. Perhaps Alexis can elaborate from his secret French sources. :)
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Central African Republic peace talks

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