Gunmen attack presidential palace in Central African Republic

Assailants armed with heavy weapons attacked the presidential palace and the residence of the Central African Republic’s embattled leader, but were pushed back.

Gunmen attack presidential palace in Central African Republic

Assailants armed with heavy weapons attacked the presidential palace and the residence of the Central African Republic’s embattled leader, but were pushed back.

Guy Simplice, spokesman for president Michel Djotodia, said there had been heavy fighting late last night near the seat of government in the capital Bangui, before the army was able to block the aggressors.

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