Rebels who seized power in the Central African Republic last weekend have said they will review mining contracts signed by the ousted president with Chinese and South African companies.
The rebel leader Michel Djotodia said that any unfair deal would be reviewed.
The president Francois Bozize has sought asylum in Benin after fleeing from the rebels last week.
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