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French troops enter Central African capital amid deadly clashes
Thousands of Christian civilians sought refuge at Bangui airport guarded by French soldiers as violence erupted, leaving at least 280 dead. France increased its presence with armored vehicles and about 250 troops patrolling, while Britain aided with equipment. The violence followed a week of fighting between Christian militias and Seleka rebels who ousted the president.
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Bangui
Central African Republic
Appolinaire Donoboy
France
National Radio
Red Cross
U.S. State Department
Britain
Gilles Jaron
Paris
Jaron
U.N. Security Council
Seleka
Francois Bozize
Africa