Bozize Says Chad Helped Rebels Overthrow Him

{{The ousted president of the Central African Republic (CAR) has accused Chad of helping the rebels that toppled him.}}

Francois Bozize told the BBC it was “Chadian special forces” who led the final operation of last month’s rebellion, including an attack on a base of South African troops.

Chad, which is hosting an emergency regional summit on CAR, has not commented on the allegations.

Mr Bozize said he had requested but was refused a seat at the meeting.

But South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is one of those attending the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) summit.

Thirteen South African soldiers were killed in the clashes in the capital, Bangui, when the Seleka rebel group seized power after a peace deal negotiated with Mr Bozize collapsed.

The incident has caused controversy in South Africa. The governing ANC party has rejected accusations that the troops were there because of mining interests.

South Africa’s government says they were training government forces and providing security.