VOICED : Protestas contra presencia francesa en Re

Thousands of Muslims protested in Bangui against the French military presence in the Central African Republic. Clashes occurred between Seleka militants and French soldiers during a disarmament operation. A protester expressed discontent with the French troops, claiming coexistence with Christians was disrupted by France's arrival. The country has been in chaos since the Seleka, a predominantly Muslim rebel group, overthrew President François Bosissé, leading to sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims.

Why did thousands of Muslims take to the streets in Bangui?

• To support the French troops

• To protest against the French military presence

• To demand more military aid

• To celebrate a religious festival

What was the outcome of the clashes between Seleka militants and French soldiers?

• The Seleka militants captured French soldiers

• The French soldiers were defeated

• The French soldiers retreated

• Three Seleka militants were killed

What event led to the chaos in the Central African Republic?

• A natural disaster

• The overthrow of President François Bosissé by the Seleka

• An economic crisis

• A peace treaty

What percentage of the Central African Republic's population is Christian?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What was the religious composition of the Seleka rebel coalition?

• Mostly Christian

• Mostly Muslim

• Equally Christian and Muslim

• Neither Christian nor Muslim