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CAR rebel head Michel Djotodia 'suspends constitution' | CAR rebel head Michel Djotodia 'suspends constitution' |
(about 13 hours later) | |
The leader of rebels who have seized the capital of the Central African Republic says he is suspending the constitution and dissolving parliament. | The leader of rebels who have seized the capital of the Central African Republic says he is suspending the constitution and dissolving parliament. |
Michel Djotodia said there would be a transition period until "credible and transparent" elections, during which he would "legislate by decree". | Michel Djotodia said there would be a transition period until "credible and transparent" elections, during which he would "legislate by decree". |
He added he would uphold a peace deal that promises elections in three years. | He added he would uphold a peace deal that promises elections in three years. |
Ousted CAR leader Francois Bozize has fled to neighbouring Cameroon, officials there have announced. | Ousted CAR leader Francois Bozize has fled to neighbouring Cameroon, officials there have announced. |
Following the takeover, the African Union has suspended CAR and imposed sanctions on rebel leaders. | Following the takeover, the African Union has suspended CAR and imposed sanctions on rebel leaders. |
About 5,000 Seleka fighters swept into the capital Bangui on Sunday after the collapse of a power-sharing deal - the Libreville Accord. | About 5,000 Seleka fighters swept into the capital Bangui on Sunday after the collapse of a power-sharing deal - the Libreville Accord. |
The deal collapsed when Seleka withdrew its members from the government. | The deal collapsed when Seleka withdrew its members from the government. |
"I consider it necessary to suspend the November 27, 2004 constitution, to dissolve parliament as well as the government," Mr Djotodia said in a statement to reporters. | "I consider it necessary to suspend the November 27, 2004 constitution, to dissolve parliament as well as the government," Mr Djotodia said in a statement to reporters. |
The statement could not be broadcast due to power cuts, Reuters reported, and instead was recorded and issued to journalists. | |
"During this transition period which will lead us to free, credible and transparent elections, I will legislate by decree." | "During this transition period which will lead us to free, credible and transparent elections, I will legislate by decree." |
He added: "We will lead the people of Central African Republic during a three-year transition period, in accordance with the Libreville Accord." | He added: "We will lead the people of Central African Republic during a three-year transition period, in accordance with the Libreville Accord." |
Earlier, South African President Jacob Zuma said at least 13 South African soldiers were killed in the battle against the rebels on Sunday. | Earlier, South African President Jacob Zuma said at least 13 South African soldiers were killed in the battle against the rebels on Sunday. |
The troops had been stationed in Bangui to support government forces. | The troops had been stationed in Bangui to support government forces. |
It is the heaviest loss of life for South Africa in a single battle since it became a democracy in 1994. | It is the heaviest loss of life for South Africa in a single battle since it became a democracy in 1994. |
Looters and armed gangs are reported to be still roaming the streets of Bangui. | Looters and armed gangs are reported to be still roaming the streets of Bangui. |
The UN says tens of thousands of people have fled CAR into neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. | The UN says tens of thousands of people have fled CAR into neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. |
CAR has been unstable since its independence from France in 1960 and is one of the least-developed countries in the world. | CAR has been unstable since its independence from France in 1960 and is one of the least-developed countries in the world. |
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