Rebel Forces Roll Into Chad's Capital, Battle For Control

NAIROBI, Feb. 2 -- After a three-day advance across the desert, hundreds of rebels fought their way into the capital of the oil-rich nation of Chad on Saturday, and as night fell, it remained unclear whether the government or the rebels were in control.
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Stephanie McCrummen and Robin Wright

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