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Which political challenges did the Democratic Republic of the Congo face after gaining independence? Check all that apply.

unfair elections
secession of provinces
dictatorships
military coups
civil war and conflicts

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Secession of provinces

The Katanga province had declared its independence from the Republic of the Congo a few days before the United Nations approved a resolution that authorized the creation of an intervention force. South Kasai seceded a month after Katanga.

Military coups

Col. Joseph Mobutu of the Congolese National Army orchestrated a coup on September 14th, 1960, and forced the Soviets out of the country.

Mobutu started another coup nearly 5 years later and took control over the country. **

Dictatorships

Mobutu started another coup in 1965, and under his control, Congo became a dictatorship. **

Civil war and conflicts

The Congo Crisis was a politically turbulent period that started days after the Congolese gained independence.

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