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| Jacob Zuma - 13 South African soldiers killed in CAR | Jacob Zuma - 13 South African soldiers killed in CAR |
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| Thirteen South African soldiers were killed in the Central African Republic as rebels seized the capital, Bangui, over the weekend, President Jacob Zuma has said. | Thirteen South African soldiers were killed in the Central African Republic as rebels seized the capital, Bangui, over the weekend, President Jacob Zuma has said. |
| Mr Zuma said South Africa was "proud" of the soldiers who had fought against the "bandits". | |
| South Africa had about 200 troops stationed in Bangui to block Seleka rebels from seizing power. | South Africa had about 200 troops stationed in Bangui to block Seleka rebels from seizing power. |
| However, the rebels captured Bangui on Sunday. | However, the rebels captured Bangui on Sunday. |
| Ousted President Francois Bozize has fled the capital. | |
| He is believed to be in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo - although this has been denied by the Congolese government. | |
| Mr Zuma said 27 South African soldiers had been wounded, and one was unaccounted for. | |
| "It's a sad moment for us… We are proud of our 200 troops who fought against bandits," he said, at a press conference in the capital, Pretoria. |