Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Rebellion In The Central African Republic -- News Updates January 2, 2013



Central African Republic Rebels Halt Advance, Agree To Peace Talks -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Rebels in Central African Republic said they had halted their advance on the capital on Wednesday and agreed to start peace talks, averting a clash with regionally backed troops.

The Seleka rebels had pushed to within striking distance of Bangui after a three-week onslaught and threatened to oust President Francois Bozize, accusing him of reneging on a previous peace deal and cracking down on dissidents.

Their announcement on Wednesday gave the leader only a limited reprieve as the fighters told Reuters they might insist on his removal in the negotiations.

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Rebellion In The Central African Republic

Central African Republic rebels halt advance on Bangui -- BBC
CAR rebels halt advance on capital -- Al Jazeera
Central African Republic rebels agree to talks -- The Guardian
Central Africa rebels agree to talks -- The Australian
Central African rebels agree to talks -- Financial Times
Central Africa rebels agree to peace talks -- Kuwait Times
Central African Republic Says Rebels Agree to Peace Talks -- Bloomberg Businessweek
C. African Republic leader faces rebel threat -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Embattled Central African Republic president sacks defense minister, army chief -- Reuters
Regional Troops Warn C.A.R. Rebels to Stop Advance
-- Voice of America
Regional forces on guard in CAR -- UPI
Bozize Supporters Build Roadblocks in CAR Capital -- Voice of America
UN renews call for dialogue to resolve crisis in Central African Republic -- UN News Centre
In pictures: Central African Republic strife -- Al Jazeera

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