 Later, however, the CPJP joined the Séléka alliance which overthrew president François Bozizé in March 2013.On August 25, 2012 the CPJP, represented by Abdoulaye Issène, signed a peace agreement with the government following up on the 2011 ceasefire.A faction of the CPJP rejected the peace agreement and split off under the leadership of Hassan Al Habib.