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African Republic rebel chief to name power-sharing government

2013-03-26 98 Dailymotion

Seleka rebels patrol the deserted streets of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Repubic.<br/> <br />Despite a curfew, looters and armed gangs have been roaming the streets.<br/> <br />While the rebels have been accused of pillaging and killings, they claim there have been allegations of abuses on the government's side.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) SELEKA GENERAL, ARDA AHKOMA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"That's true, there is a lot of looting, but it's not the Seleka people that do that, it's the others, who are well armed and organised by President (Francois) Bozize."<br/> <br />About 5,000 Seleka fighters swept into Bangui on Sunday after the collapse of a power sharing deal.<br/> <br />Thirteen South African soldiers were killed in the nine hour battle.<br/> <br />And now the presidential palace is empty after ousted leader Francois Bozize fled to neighbouring Cameroon.<br/> <br />French troops with tanks guard the international airport and organise checkpoints.<br/> <br />Regional peace keepers say the leader of the rebel c

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