Central African Republic
In the aftermath of the failed coup, militias loyal to Patasse sought revenge against rebels in many neighborhoods of Bangui and incited unrest including the murder of many political opponents. Eventually, Patasse came to suspect that General Francois Bozize was involved in another coup attempt against him, which led Bozize to flee with loyal troops to Chad. In March 2003, Bozize launched a surprise attack against Patasse, who was out of the country. Libyan troops and some 1,000 soldiers of Bemba's Congolese rebel organization failed to stop the rebels and Bozize's forces succeeded in overthrowing Patasse.[citation needed]
Who succeeded in finally overthrowing Patasse?
Bozize's forces
Libyan troops and some 1,000 soldiers of Bemba's Congolese rebel organization failed to stop the rebels and Bozize's forces succeeded in overthrowing Patasse.
Patasse