In 2004 the Central African Republic Bush War began as forces opposed to Bozizé took up arms against his government. In May 2005 Bozizé won a presidential election that excluded Patassé and in 2006 fighting continued between the government and the rebels. In November 2006, Bozizé's government requested French military support to help them repel rebels who had taken control of towns in the country's northern regions. Though the initially public details of the agreement pertained to logistics and intelligence, the French assistance eventually included strikes by Mirage jets against rebel positions. COUNT 5
QSN1 What war started in 2004? ANS1 Bush War QSN2 In what way did Bozize made his rule legitimate? ANS2 Bozizé won a presidential election QSN3 When did CAR ask for assistance from the French against rebels? ANS3 November 2006 QSN4 How did the French assist against the rebels? ANS4 strikes by Mirage jets QSN5 What did the rebels take over? ANS5 towns in the country's northern regions