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gem-squad_v2-train-12900 | 56dcdca466d3e219004dab41 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | Colonization reduced the power of what groups in the Congo River basin? | Colonization reduced the power of what groups in the Congo River basin? | [
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"Bantu societies"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12901 | 5acff89a77cf76001a6866a8 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | What Bantu explorer reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484? | What Bantu explorer reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484? | [
"What Bantu explorer reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12902 | 5acff89a77cf76001a6866a9 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | What is an example of something that was not traded between the Bantu and European merchants? | What is an example of something that was not traded between the Bantu and European merchants? | [
"What is an example of something that was not traded between the Bantu and European merchants?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12903 | 5acff89a77cf76001a6866aa | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | What was responsible for the power of Bantu societies growing in the late 19th century? | What was responsible for the power of Bantu societies growing in the late 19th century? | [
"What was responsible for the power of Bantu societies growing in the late 19th century?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12904 | 5acff89a77cf76001a6866ab | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | What area did the Bantu colonize in the late 19th century? | What area did the Bantu colonize in the late 19th century? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-12905 | 5acff89a77cf76001a6866ac | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, direct European colonization of the Congo river delta began in the late 19th century, subsequently eroding the power of the Bantu societies in the region. | Colonization increased the power of what group in the Congo River basin? | Colonization increased the power of what group in the Congo River basin? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-12906 | 56dcddb066d3e219004dab47 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | When did the French take control of the region to the north of the Congo River? | When did the French take control of the region to the north of the Congo River? | [
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"1880"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12907 | 56dcddb066d3e219004dab48 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | Who brokered a traty with the Makoko people? | Who brokered a traty with the Makoko people? | [
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"Pierre de Brazza"
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87
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gem-squad_v2-train-12908 | 56dcddb066d3e219004dab49 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | What was the French Congo's name changed to in 1903? | What was the French Congo's name changed to in 1903? | [
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"Middle Congo"
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202
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12909 | 56dcddb066d3e219004dab4a | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | What group of French colonies was created in 1908? | What group of French colonies was created in 1908? | [
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"French Equatorial Africa"
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250
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gem-squad_v2-train-12910 | 56dcddb066d3e219004dab4b | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the creation of the Congo-Ocean Railroad? | How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the creation of the Congo-Ocean Railroad? | [
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"14,000"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12911 | 5acffbc877cf76001a6866e8 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | When did the area south of the Congo River come under French sovereignty? | When did the area south of the Congo River come under French sovereignty? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-12912 | 5acffbc877cf76001a6866e9 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | When did Middle Congo become known as French Congo? | When did Middle Congo become known as French Congo? | [
"When did Middle Congo become known as French Congo?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12913 | 5acffbc877cf76001a6866ea | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | What did the Bateke designate as the federal capital? | What did the Bateke designate as the federal capital? | [
"What did the Bateke designate as the federal capital?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12914 | 5acffbc877cf76001a6866eb | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | What did economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule ignore? | What did economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule ignore? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-12915 | 5acffbc877cf76001a6866ec | Republic_of_the_Congo | The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives. | How many lives were lost building the Congo-Ocean Railroad before World War I? | How many lives were lost building the Congo-Ocean Railroad before World War I? | [
"How many lives were lost building the Congo-Ocean Railroad before World War I?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12916 | 56dce55f66d3e219004dab51 | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What served as the capital of France in spirit during the Occupation? | What served as the capital of France in spirit during the Occupation? | [
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"Brazzaville"
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58
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12917 | 56dce55f66d3e219004dab52 | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What meeting brought about changes in France's policy towards its colonies? | What meeting brought about changes in France's policy towards its colonies? | [
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"Brazzaville Conference of 1944"
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147
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12918 | 56dce55f66d3e219004dab53 | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | When did Brazzaville get its own local government? | When did Brazzaville get its own local government? | [
"When did Brazzaville get its own local government?"
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"1946"
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498
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12919 | 56dce55f66d3e219004dab54 | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What did the 1946 constitution establish Brazzaville as? | What did the 1946 constitution establish Brazzaville as? | [
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"the Fourth Republic"
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533
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12920 | 5acffd8177cf76001a6866fc | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What served as the symbolic capital of France during World War I? | What served as the symbolic capital of France during World War I? | [
"What served as the symbolic capital of France during World War I?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12921 | 5acffd8177cf76001a6866fd | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | When was Brazzaville established as the Third Republic? | When was Brazzaville established as the Third Republic? | [
"When was Brazzaville established as the Third Republic?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12922 | 5acffd8177cf76001a6866fe | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What was the symbolic capital of the Nazis from 1940 to 1943? | What was the symbolic capital of the Nazis from 1940 to 1943? | [
"What was the symbolic capital of the Nazis from 1940 to 1943? "
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gem-squad_v2-train-12923 | 5acffd8177cf76001a6866ff | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What stopped Congo from benefiting from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending? | What stopped Congo from benefiting from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending? | [
"What stopped Congo from benefiting from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12924 | 5acffd8177cf76001a686700 | Republic_of_the_Congo | During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending as a result of its central geographic location within AEF and the federal capital at Brazzaville. It also received a local legislature after the adoption of the 1946 constitution that established the Fourth Republic. | What kind of legislature did Brazzaville receive prior to 1946? | What kind of legislature did Brazzaville receive prior to 1946? | [
"What kind of legislature did Brazzaville receive prior to 1946?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12925 | 56dce5b69a695914005b9468 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | When was the Fifth Republic founded? | When was the Fifth Republic founded? | [
"When was the Fifth Republic founded?"
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"1958"
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89
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12926 | 56dce5b69a695914005b9469 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | What was disbanded in 1958? | What was disbanded in 1958? | [
"What was disbanded in 1958?"
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"the AEF"
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95
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12927 | 56dce5b69a695914005b946a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | In 1958, what did the Middle Congo change its name to? | In 1958, what did the Middle Congo change its name to? | [
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"the Republic of the Congo"
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263
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12928 | 56dce5b69a695914005b946b | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | When did the Congo establish its first constitution? | When did the Congo establish its first constitution? | [
"When did the Congo establish its first constitution?"
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"1959"
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337
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gem-squad_v2-train-12929 | 5acffe3177cf76001a686720 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | When was the Second Republic established? | When was the Second Republic established? | [
"When was the Second Republic established?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12930 | 5acffe3177cf76001a686721 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | What established the Third Republic? | What established the Third Republic? | [
"What established the Third Republic?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12931 | 5acffe3177cf76001a686722 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | When did the Republic of the Congo become known as Middle Congo? | When did the Republic of the Congo become known as Middle Congo? | [
"When did the Republic of the Congo become known as Middle Congo?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12932 | 5acffe3177cf76001a686723 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | Where did the Mbochis subdue a riot? | Where did the Mbochis subdue a riot? | [
"Where did the Mbochis subdue a riot?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12933 | 5acffe3177cf76001a686724 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first constitution in 1959. Antagonism between the pro-Opangault Mbochis and the pro-Youlou Balalis resulted in a series of riots in Brazzaville in February 1959, which the French Army subdued. | Who subdued a series of riots in 1959? | Who subdued a series of riots in 1959? | [
"Who subdued a series of riots in 1959?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-12934 | 56dceb899a695914005b9472 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | On what date was the Congo made fully independent from colonial rule? | On what date was the Congo made fully independent from colonial rule? | [
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68
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12935 | 56dceb899a695914005b9473 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | Who was the first leader of the independent Congo? | Who was the first leader of the independent Congo? | [
"Who was the first leader of the independent Congo?"
] | {
"text": [
"Fulbert Youlou"
],
"answer_start": [
85
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12936 | 56dceb899a695914005b9474 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | Who replaced Youlou? | Who replaced Youlou? | [
"Who replaced Youlou?"
] | {
"text": [
"Alphonse Massamba-Débat"
],
"answer_start": [
354
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12937 | 56dceb899a695914005b9475 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | Who were responsible for the revolts that ended with Youlou's removal? | Who were responsible for the revolts that ended with Youlou's removal? | [
"Who were responsible for the revolts that ended with Youlou's removal?"
] | {
"text": [
"labour elements and rival political parties"
],
"answer_start": [
145
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12938 | 56dceb899a695914005b9476 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | Who took control of the company during the transition from Youlou to Debat? | Who took control of the company during the transition from Youlou to Debat? | [
"Who took control of the company during the transition from Youlou to Debat?"
] | {
"text": [
"Congolese military"
],
"answer_start": [
242
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12939 | 5ad000ce77cf76001a686746 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | When did the Congo lose independence from colonial rule? | When did the Congo lose independence from colonial rule? | [
"When did the Congo lose independence from colonial rule?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12940 | 5ad000ce77cf76001a686747 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | What ousted Alphonse Massamba-Débat from power? | What ousted Alphonse Massamba-Débat from power? | [
"What ousted Alphonse Massamba-Débat from power?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12941 | 5ad000ce77cf76001a686748 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | Who installed Fulbert Youlou as head of the civilian provisional government? | Who installed Fulbert Youlou as head of the civilian provisional government? | [
"Who installed Fulbert Youlou as head of the civilian provisional government?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12942 | 5ad000ce77cf76001a686749 | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | What took charge of the country for a long time? | What took charge of the country for a long time? | [
"What took charge of the country for a long time?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12943 | 5ad000ce77cf76001a68674a | Republic_of_the_Congo | The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian provisional government headed by Alphonse Massamba-Débat. | When did France receive independence from the Republic of Congo? | When did France receive independence from the Republic of Congo? | [
"When did France receive independence from the Republic of Congo? "
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12944 | 56dcec399a695914005b947c | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | Who became president of the Congo in 1963? | Who became president of the Congo in 1963? | [
"Who became president of the Congo in 1963?"
] | {
"text": [
"Massamba-Débat"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12945 | 56dcec399a695914005b947e | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | What was a term that could describe the political philosophy of the Congo under Massamba-Debat? | What was a term that could describe the political philosophy of the Congo under Massamba-Debat? | [
"What was a term that could describe the political philosophy of the Congo under Massamba-Debat?"
] | {
"text": [
"scientific socialism"
],
"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12946 | 56dcec399a695914005b947f | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | Soldiers from which country were brought to the Congo? | Soldiers from which country were brought to the Congo? | [
"Soldiers from which country were brought to the Congo?"
] | {
"text": [
"Cuban"
],
"answer_start": [
387
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12947 | 56dcec399a695914005b9480 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | When did Massamba-Debat lose power in the Congo? | When did Massamba-Debat lose power in the Congo? | [
"When did Massamba-Debat lose power in the Congo?"
] | {
"text": [
"September 1968"
],
"answer_start": [
770
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12948 | 5ad0030877cf76001a686756 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | What was the country's ideology before Massamba-Débat's term in office? | What was the country's ideology before Massamba-Débat's term in office? | [
"What was the country's ideology before Massamba-Débat's term in office?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12949 | 5ad0030877cf76001a686757 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | When did the Soviet Union establish relations with North Korea? | When did the Soviet Union establish relations with North Korea? | [
"When did the Soviet Union establish relations with North Korea?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12950 | 5ad0030877cf76001a686758 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | Who was elected president for a 10 year term? | Who was elected president for a 10 year term? | [
"Who was elected president for a 10 year term?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12951 | 5ad0030877cf76001a686759 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | How many Chinese troops were invited into the Congo? | How many Chinese troops were invited into the Congo? | [
"How many Chinese troops were invited into the Congo?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12952 | 5ad0030877cf76001a68675a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and North Vietnam. Massamba-Débat's regime also invited several hundred Cuban army troops into the country to train his party's militia units and these troops helped his government survive a coup in 1966 led by paratroopers loyal to future President Marien Ngouabi. Nevertheless, Massamba-Débat was unable to reconcile various institutional, tribal and ideological factions within the country and his regime ended abruptly with a bloodless coup d'état in September 1968. | When was there a coup led by paratroopers loyal to Massamba-Débat? | When was there a coup led by paratroopers loyal to Massamba-Débat? | [
"When was there a coup led by paratroopers loyal to Massamba-Débat?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12953 | 56dcecb79a695914005b9486 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | Who became president of the Congo in 1968? | Who became president of the Congo in 1968? | [
"Who became president of the Congo in 1968?"
] | {
"text": [
"Marien Ngouabi"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12954 | 56dcecb79a695914005b9487 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | What did the Congo's name become under Ngouabi? | What did the Congo's name become under Ngouabi? | [
"What did the Congo's name become under Ngouabi?"
] | {
"text": [
"People's Republic of the Congo"
],
"answer_start": [
186
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12955 | 56dcecb79a695914005b9488 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | What did the National Revolutionary Movement's name become? | What did the National Revolutionary Movement's name become? | [
"What did the National Revolutionary Movement's name become?"
] | {
"text": [
"Congolese Labour Party"
],
"answer_start": [
310
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12956 | 56dcecb79a695914005b9489 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | In what year was a coup attempted against Ngouabi? | In what year was a coup attempted against Ngouabi? | [
"In what year was a coup attempted against Ngouabi?"
] | {
"text": [
"1972"
],
"answer_start": [
378
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12957 | 56dcecb79a695914005b948a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | On what date was Ngouabi assassinated? | On what date was Ngouabi assassinated? | [
"On what date was Ngouabi assassinated?"
] | {
"text": [
"March 16, 1977"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12958 | 5ad0049777cf76001a68676a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | Who left the presidency on December 31, 1968? | Who left the presidency on December 31, 1968? | [
"Who left the presidency on December 31, 1968?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12959 | 5ad0049777cf76001a68676b | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | Who became president after Denis Sassou Nguesso? | Who became president after Denis Sassou Nguesso? | [
"Who became president after Denis Sassou Nguesso?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12960 | 5ad0049777cf76001a68676c | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | What did the Congo's name change to under Denis Sassou Nguesso? | What did the Congo's name change to under Denis Sassou Nguesso? | [
"What did the Congo's name change to under Denis Sassou Nguesso?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12961 | 5ad0049777cf76001a68676d | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | When did Denis Sassou Nguesso survive a coup? | When did Denis Sassou Nguesso survive a coup? | [
"When did Denis Sassou Nguesso survive a coup?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12962 | 5ad0049777cf76001a68676e | Republic_of_the_Congo | Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese Labour Party (PCT). Ngouabi survived an attempted coup in 1972 but was assassinated on March 16, 1977. An 11-member Military Committee of the Party (CMP) was then named to head an interim government with Joachim Yhombi-Opango to serve as President of the Republic. Two years later, Yhombi-Opango was forced from power and Denis Sassou Nguesso become the new president. | When was Joachim Yhombi-Opango assassinated? | When was Joachim Yhombi-Opango assassinated? | [
"When was Joachim Yhombi-Opango assassinated?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12963 | 56dced1b66d3e219004dab59 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | Which group of nations did Nguesso side the Congo with? | Which group of nations did Nguesso side the Congo with? | [
"Which group of nations did Nguesso side the Congo with?"
] | {
"text": [
"Eastern Bloc"
],
"answer_start": [
44
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12964 | 56dced1b66d3e219004dab5a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | Which Eastern Bloc nation did Nguesso sign a pact with? | Which Eastern Bloc nation did Nguesso sign a pact with? | [
"Which Eastern Bloc nation did Nguesso sign a pact with?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Soviet Union"
],
"answer_start": [
103
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12965 | 56dced1b66d3e219004dab5b | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | What is a word that can be used to describe Sassou's type of government? | What is a word that can be used to describe Sassou's type of government? | [
"What is a word that can be used to describe Sassou's type of government?"
] | {
"text": [
"dictatorship"
],
"answer_start": [
223
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12966 | 56dced1b66d3e219004dab5c | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | What was an important tool of the Sassou government? | What was an important tool of the Sassou government? | [
"What was an important tool of the Sassou government?"
] | {
"text": [
"political repression"
],
"answer_start": [
164
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12967 | 5ad005e077cf76001a68677e | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | Who aligned the country with the Western Bloc? | Who aligned the country with the Western Bloc? | [
"Who aligned the country with the Western Bloc?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12968 | 5ad005e077cf76001a68677f | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | Who relied more on patronage to maintain his dictatorship? | Who relied more on patronage to maintain his dictatorship? | [
"Who relied more on patronage to maintain his dictatorship?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12969 | 5ad005e077cf76001a686780 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | What was the least important tool of the Sassou government? | What was the least important tool of the Sassou government? | [
"What was the least important tool of the Sassou government?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12970 | 5ad005e077cf76001a686781 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | What did Sassou sign a ten year friendship pact with? | What did Sassou sign a ten year friendship pact with? | [
"What did Sassou sign a ten year friendship pact with?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12971 | 5ad005e077cf76001a686782 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship. | How long was the friendship pact Sassou signed with the Eastern Bloc? | How long was the friendship pact Sassou signed with the Eastern Bloc? | [
"How long was the friendship pact Sassou signed with the Eastern Bloc?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12972 | 56dcedee9a695914005b9498 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | Who was elected president of the Congo in 1992? | Who was elected president of the Congo in 1992? | [
"Who was elected president of the Congo in 1992?"
] | {
"text": [
"Pascal Lissouba"
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"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12973 | 56dcedee9a695914005b9499 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | Who supported the measures of liberalisation Lissouba tried to employ to reform the economy? | Who supported the measures of liberalisation Lissouba tried to employ to reform the economy? | [
"Who supported the measures of liberalisation Lissouba tried to employ to reform the economy?"
] | {
"text": [
"IMF"
],
"answer_start": [
161
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12974 | 56dcedee9a695914005b949a | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | What interrupted the renewal of the IMF agreement with the Congo? | What interrupted the renewal of the IMF agreement with the Congo? | [
"What interrupted the renewal of the IMF agreement with the Congo?"
] | {
"text": [
"civil war"
],
"answer_start": [
376
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12975 | 56dcedee9a695914005b949b | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | What does ESAF stand for? | What does ESAF stand for? | [
"What does ESAF stand for?"
] | {
"text": [
"enhanced structural adjustment facility"
],
"answer_start": [
262
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12976 | 5ad0076377cf76001a686792 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | Who was Congo's last elected president? | Who was Congo's last elected president? | [
"Who was Congo's last elected president?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12977 | 5ad0076377cf76001a686793 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | What year did the IMF turn down a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility? | What year did the IMF turn down a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility? | [
"What year did the IMF turn down a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12978 | 5ad0076377cf76001a686794 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | When did civil war end in Congo? | When did civil war end in Congo? | [
"When did civil war end in Congo?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12979 | 5ad0076377cf76001a686795 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on the verge of announcing a renewed annual agreement when civil war broke out in Congo in mid-1997. | Who was president during the period of single party democracy? | Who was president during the period of single party democracy? | [
"Who was president during the period of single party democracy?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12980 | 56dcf6c666d3e219004dab61 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | Which two figures clashed over leadership of the Congo in 1997? | Which two figures clashed over leadership of the Congo in 1997? | [
"Which two figures clashed over leadership of the Congo in 1997?"
] | {
"text": [
"Lissouba and Sassou"
],
"answer_start": [
54
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12981 | 56dcf6c666d3e219004dab62 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | What is the name of Sassou's personal army? | What is the name of Sassou's personal army? | [
"What is the name of Sassou's personal army?"
] | {
"text": [
"Cobras"
],
"answer_start": [
392
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12982 | 56dcf6c666d3e219004dab64 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | What nationality were the forces that invaded the Congo to assist Sassou in taking control of the country? | What nationality were the forces that invaded the Congo to assist Sassou in taking control of the country? | [
"What nationality were the forces that invaded the Congo to assist Sassou in taking control of the country?"
] | {
"text": [
"Angolan"
],
"answer_start": [
562
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12983 | 56dcf6c666d3e219004dab65 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | In what month did Sassou regain the presidency? | In what month did Sassou regain the presidency? | [
"In what month did Sassou regain the presidency?"
] | {
"text": [
"October"
],
"answer_start": [
549
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12984 | 5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a4 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | When did Congo's democratic progress get back on track? | When did Congo's democratic progress get back on track? | [
"When did Congo's democratic progress get back on track?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12985 | 5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a5 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | When did the tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps start to dissipate? | When did the tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps start to dissipate? | [
"When did the tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps start to dissipate?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12986 | 5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a6 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | When did government forces surround Lissouba's compound? | When did government forces surround Lissouba's compound? | [
"When did government forces surround Lissouba's compound?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12987 | 5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a7 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | Where was Lissouba's compound located? | Where was Lissouba's compound located? | [
"Where was Lissouba's compound located?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12988 | 5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a8 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in Brazzaville and Sassou ordered members of his private militia (known as "Cobras") to resist. Thus began a four-month conflict that destroyed or damaged much of Brazzaville and caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths. In early October, the Angolan socialist régime began an invasion of Congo to install Sassou in power. In mid-October, the Lissouba government fell. Soon thereafter, Sassou declared himself president. | What were members of Lissouba's militia called? | What were members of Lissouba's militia called? | [
"What were members of Lissouba's militia called?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12989 | 56dcf81e66d3e219004dab6c | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | Which politican left the presidential race after supporting a boycott by voters? | Which politican left the presidential race after supporting a boycott by voters? | [
"Which politican left the presidential race after supporting a boycott by voters?"
] | {
"text": [
"Milongo"
],
"answer_start": [
211
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12990 | 56dcf81e66d3e219004dab6d | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | How long did the presidential term become under the new constitution? | How long did the presidential term become under the new constitution? | [
"How long did the presidential term become under the new constitution?"
] | {
"text": [
"seven years"
],
"answer_start": [
419
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12991 | 56dcf81e66d3e219004dab6e | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | When was the new constitution ratified? | When was the new constitution ratified? | [
"When was the new constitution ratified?"
] | {
"text": [
"January 2002"
],
"answer_start": [
350
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12992 | 56dcf81e66d3e219004dab6f | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | When was an end brought to the fighting between the government and Ntumi's rebels? | When was an end brought to the fighting between the government and Ntumi's rebels? | [
"When was an end brought to the fighting between the government and Ntumi's rebels?"
] | {
"text": [
"April 2003"
],
"answer_start": [
869
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12993 | 5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c6 | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | Who won more than 90% of the vote? | Who won more than 90% of the vote? | [
"Who won more than 90% of the vote?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12994 | 5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c7 | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | When did Bernard Kolelas win the election? | When did Bernard Kolelas win the election? | [
"When did Bernard Kolelas win the election?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12995 | 5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c8 | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | What did Lissouba advise his supporters to do? | What did Lissouba advise his supporters to do? | [
"What did Lissouba advise his supporters to do?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12996 | 5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c9 | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | What did international observers see no problem with? | What did international observers see no problem with? | [
"What did international observers see no problem with?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12997 | 5ad009bc77cf76001a6867ca | Republic_of_the_Congo | In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution, agreed upon by referendum in January 2002, granted the president new powers, extended his term to seven years, and introduced a new bicameral assembly. International observers took issue with the organization of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum, both of which were reminiscent in their organization of Congo's era of the one-party state. Following the presidential elections, fighting restarted in the Pool region between government forces and rebels led by Pastor Ntumi; a peace treaty to end the conflict was signed in April 2003. | What reduced the president's term to seven years? | What reduced the president's term to seven years? | [
"What reduced the president's term to seven years?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12998 | 56dcf8689a695914005b94a0 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities". | Who won the presidential election in 2009? | Who won the presidential election in 2009? | [
"Who won the presidential election in 2009?"
] | {
"text": [
"Sassou"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-12999 | 56dcf8689a695914005b94a1 | Republic_of_the_Congo | Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities". | Which group provided oversight for the electoral process in 2009? | Which group provided oversight for the electoral process in 2009? | [
"Which group provided oversight for the electoral process in 2009?"
] | {
"text": [
"Congolese Observatory of Human Rights"
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
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