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Current Affairs UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

The President of which of the following countries fled To Cameroon in March 2013 because of rebellion?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Central African Republic

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Central African Republic”.
Conflicts between the government of Central African Republic and the rebels started from December 2012 The rebels captured the capital Baggard on March 24, 2013. After this, President Booziz fled to Cameroon and Mitchell Jotodia declared himself the President.

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