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| The rebel group that swept to power in March was dissolved Friday by a decree issued by the very president it had installed, according to state radio. ”The Seleka coalition,” said the statement broadcast Friday afternoon, ”is dissolved over the length and breadth of the Central African Republic’s territory. Only the Central African security force is in charge of protecting our territorial integrity.” The Seleka coalition invaded the capital on March 23, ousting President François Bozizé and installing Michel Djotodia as the country’s new leader. Since then, the rebels have turned into a band of marauding thugs, looting businesses and killing civilians, according to reports by human rights groups and aid organizations. International charities say they have been forced to put Seleka rebels on their payroll as guards. As evidence mounted of abuse by the rebels, Mr. Djotodia tried to distance himself from them. It remains unclear if he can dissolve the group that brought him to power without repercussions. | The rebel group that swept to power in March was dissolved Friday by a decree issued by the very president it had installed, according to state radio. ”The Seleka coalition,” said the statement broadcast Friday afternoon, ”is dissolved over the length and breadth of the Central African Republic’s territory. Only the Central African security force is in charge of protecting our territorial integrity.” The Seleka coalition invaded the capital on March 23, ousting President François Bozizé and installing Michel Djotodia as the country’s new leader. Since then, the rebels have turned into a band of marauding thugs, looting businesses and killing civilians, according to reports by human rights groups and aid organizations. International charities say they have been forced to put Seleka rebels on their payroll as guards. As evidence mounted of abuse by the rebels, Mr. Djotodia tried to distance himself from them. It remains unclear if he can dissolve the group that brought him to power without repercussions. |
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| Correction: September 15, 2013 | |
An earlier version of the item about President Michel Djotodia of the Central African Republic dismissing the rebel group that had swept to power in March and installed him in office misidentified the news service that reported the item originally. It is The Associated Press, not Reuters. |