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JOHANNESBURG — As efforts to broker a deal to stop a rebel advance failed, residents of the capital of the Central African Republic were packing up their belongings and fleeing into the country’s vast hinterlands, fearing a major battle between government troops and guerrilla fighters.

Rebels rejected an offer from the country’s president, François Bozizé. It was brokered by the African Union and proposed forming a government of national unity. But the rebels balked, saying that previous agreements with the president had been made and quickly broken.

“Bozizé speaks, but does not keep his word,” said a rebel spokesman, Juma Narkoyo. “That is why we have taken up arms to make our voices heard.”

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Region sends troops to rescue Central African regime -- AFP
Extra peacekeeping troops arrive in Central African Republic -- Euronews
Residents of Central African Republic’s capital nervously await attack by rebels from north -- Washington Post/AP
CAR president urges rebels to let him finish his term -- Reuters
CAR Negotiations May Not Be Possible -- Voice of America
Central African Republic rebels say split over peace talks offer -- Reuters
Central African Republic rebels ignore negotiation -- AP
African Union tells Central African Republic rebels to end uprising -- L.A. Times
EU Urges Talks in Central African Republic -- RIA Novosti
Do not let CAR government fall -- The Observer editorial