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What was the name of the Greenpeace vessel bombed under Mitterrand's orders?
Rainbow Warrior
Green Defender
Ocean Guardian
Eco Protector
Answer
In 1985, François Mitterrand ordered the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace vessel docked in Auckland, New Zealand. The incident caused significant controversy and strained relations between France and New Zealand.
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