Central African Republic Rebels Move Into Capital -- Voice of America
Central African Republic rebels pushed into the capital of Bangui on Saturday, ignoring a call by the country's prime minister for talks to avoid a bloodbath.
The Reuters news agency quoted a rebel spokesman, Nelson Ndjadder, as saying his fighters shot down a government military helicopter and were headed for the presidential palace.
Earlier Saturday, a government spokesperson said Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye was asking members of the Seleka rebel alliance to get in touch with the national unity government to find a peaceful solution.
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More News On Rebels Entering The Central African Republic's Capital
French deploys troops to Central African Republic as rebels enter capital -- CNN
French troops secure CAR capital airport -- Al Jazeera
Central African Republic rebels 'enter capital Bangui' -- BBC
Hundreds of rebels enter Central African Republic capital after vowing to oust president -- Washington Post/AP
Reports: Central African Republic rebels enter capital suburbs -- Global Post
Central African Republic: Central African Rebels Enter Capital City Bangui -- AllAfrica
Witnesses Deny Rebel Gains in Central African Republic -- New York Times
My Comment: If these reports are true, the Central African Republic's government has fallen.
UPDATE: The Central African Republic's government has fallen.
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