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The Central African Republic's top court on Thursday rejected ex-president Francois Bozize's candidacy in forthcoming elections because he is being sought for alleged murder and torture and is under UN sanctions/FILE

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France says Central African leader has fled capital

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Fighters in the Seleka rebel coalition launched an offensive on Bangui after the collapse of a two-month-old peace deal/FILE

Fighters in the Seleka rebel coalition launched an offensive on Bangui after the collapse of a two-month-old peace deal/FILE

PARIS, Mar 24 – French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Sunday that Central African Republic President Francois Bozize had fled the capital Bangui, which is now under the control of rebels.

“I call upon all sides to show the greatest restraint,” Fabius said in a statement. Fighters in the Seleka rebel coalition launched an offensive on Bangui after the collapse of a two-month-old peace deal.

Fabius said the French embassy was in constant touch with nationals in the country, adding: “We have asked them to remain at home.”

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