Central African Republic
In 2004 the Central African Republic Bush War began as forces opposed to Bozize took up arms against his government. In May 2005 Bozize won a presidential election that excluded Patasse and in 2006 fighting continued between the government and the rebels. In November 2006, Bozize'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.

Q: How did the French assist against the rebels?
strikes by Mirage jets