Thousands of civilians have fled to the Central African Republic's main international airport to escape marauding former rebel fighters. Residents of the Boeing quarter adjacent to the capital's M'poko airport began fleeing their homes on Tuesday night after Seleka fighters started shooting in their neighborhood, amid accusations of widespread looting, torture and summary executions. Witnesses and officials say the rebels have occupied the tarmac, blocking some flights from landing. The Central African Republic has descended into chaos since the rebels swept into Bangui in March, toppling President Francois Bozize and unleashing a wave of violence that new leader Michel Djotodia has failed to control.
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