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Protests flare in Central African Republic

Frustration is growing in the capital Bangui amid fears of a rebel attack on the city.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2013 12:46

Security forces have used tear gas to disperse protesters in Central African Republic's capital, Bangui. 

Frustration is growing amid fears of a rebel attack on the city.

The government has offered to share power with some of the rebels, but so far there has been no agreement.

Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports.

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