The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.
Seleka consists of breakaway factions from three former armed groups. It accuses Bozize of failing to honour a 2007 peace deal, under which fighters were meant to be paid who laid down their arms. The rebels want to depose Bozize in case he fails to negotiate with them.
The rebels started their campaign in November 2012 and have captured several towns in their advance towards the capital.
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