President Bozize flees to Congo as rebels take control
Central African Republic President Francois Bozize has been forced to leave the presidential palace as the Seleka rebels seized control of the capital today.
Witnesses reported heavy gunfire and Government spokesman Crepin Mboli-Goumba said the rebels controlled all the strategic locations in the city.
– Presidency spokesman Gaston MackouzangbaThe rebels control the town. I hope there will not be any reprisals.
Bozize has sought refuge in neighbouring Congo, crossing the Oubangi river into the Democratic Republic on Sunday morning, an unnamed presidential advisor said.