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 drovethe Seleka into the countryside.
(A) reconciled
(B) conceded
(C) retaliated
(D) negotiated
(E) recapitulated