12. Two years ago, Muslim militias, known as the Seleka, seized power, then plundered the country from precious—diamonds,
gold and ivory to mundane—guns, cars and food. A group of mainly Christian and animist militias later ______, and drove
the Seleka into the countryside.
(A) reconciled (B) conceded (C) retaliated (D) negotiated (E) recapitulated