 His party formed a new coalition, the Alliance of Patriotic Forces, which was committed to political reform but rejected "extremist" stances.The relationship between Tshisekedi and Nguza deteriorated considerably, and armed clashes, many taking on ethnic dimensions and resulting in considerable loss of life, broke out between their respective supporters, further contributing to the instability and chaos prevalent in the country.After Laurent Kabila seized power, Nguza fled into exile in South Africa.