In 1966, President David Dacko of the Central African Republic was overthrown in a coup by Jean-Bedel Bokassa.
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He allowed Jean Bedel Bokassa, a former sergeant in the French army, to overthrow David Dacko in the Central African Republic in 1965.
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There was no more loyal follower of Papa de Gaulle, but after 14 years of barbaric misrule Bokassa was replaced by Mr Dacko, flown back to Bangui with an escort of 700 French paratroopers.