Central Africa President Says Resignation not up for Discussion
The Central African Republic's President Francois Bozize refused Tuesday to discuss resigning at upcoming peace talks with rebels who have stormed across the country and seized several key towns.
"I don't need to negotiate (my departure). Does the rebellion represent the Centrafrican people? I don't need to negotiate the position of head of state," he said in response to a question at a press conference in the capital Bangui on whether he was prepared to accept rebel demands. "These are terrorist mercenaries," he added.
Source: Agence France Presse
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