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 their 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.

What was the main reason for the protest by Muslims in Bangui?

• Support for French military presence

• Opposition to French military presence

• Celebration of French intervention

• Demand for more French troops

What happened to the three Seleka militants during the disarmament operation?

• They were killed in clashes with French soldiers

• They surrendered peacefully

• They escaped the operation

• They were captured by French soldiers

What sentiment did a local express about the French troops?

• They were welcomed as liberators

• They were considered neutral

• They were seen as a stabilizing force

• They were not wanted in the territory

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

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

• A political election

• A rebellion by the Seleka coalition

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

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%