admin“We have taken the presidential palace. Bozize was not there, “ Djouma Narkoyo, one of the rebel commanders was also quoted as saying.
The Presidency announced the president’s flight after a local human rights observation group reported that Bozize was seen on route to Mbaiki 107 km south of Bangui.
Some reports said he was fleeing to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
The rebels began seizing towns in last December but gave up their advance later and signed a truce with the government.
However, the deal, which allows Bozize to continue ruling until 2016, quickly unravelled. — Xinhua
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