Cobra (militia)
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The Cobra Militia, is also known as Forces Démocratique and Patriotique (FDP), was a militia during the civil war in the Republic of the Congo that fought for Denis Sassou Nguesso. Mostly recruiting from the sparsely populated northern region of the country, the Cobras numbered 8,000 at their height.[1]
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Cobra Militia | |
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Leader | Denis Sassou Nguesso |
Foundation | Unknown |
Split from | Congolese Party of Labour |
Country | Republic of the Congo |
Motives | Pro-Denis Sassou Nguesso |
Active regions | northern Republic of the Congo |
Status | Unknown |
Size | 8,000 (Height) |
Battles and wars | Republic of the Congo Civil War (1993–1994) Republic of the Congo Civil War (1997–1999) |
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