Seleka spokesman Eric Massi told journalists the rebels had been ordered to halt their advance.

BBC: Central African Republic rebels halt advance on Bangui

Rebel spokesman Eric Massi described the truce as "a good deal to bring peace".

BBC: Central African Republic ceasefire signed

Mark Massi hosted an election party at his Chicago apartment for nine of his fellow Obama supporters.

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Massi, the rebel spokesman, said Bozize was believed to be sheltering at the South African Embassy in Bangui.

NPR: Rebels Enter C. African Republic Capital

Gillett says he is was especially moved by "Bladi" a song by Souad Massi that's featured on World 2002.

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"For us, there is no other solution than the departure of Francois Bozize, " Eric Massi, a rebel spokesman, said from Paris by telephone late Saturday.

NPR: Rebels Enter C. African Republic Capital

"This room is elated, " said Massi when the election was called.

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