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Rebels Flee Chad's Capital

Government declares victory; insurgents say move allows civilians to escape hostilities

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 4, 2008 12:19 PM CST

(Newser) – Rebels pulled out of Chad’s capital city of N’Djamena last night, temporarily ending a 2-day siege, but renewed hostilities broke out today, the AP reports. The rebels said they pulled back to allow civilians to flee, an offer hundreds took advantage of. But... Read full story »

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