UN Peacekeepers To Replace EU Force In Chad

From APT Ministries

From Washington Post/AP:

UNITED NATIONS -- The Security Council on Wednesday authorized 5,200 U.N. peacekeepers to replace a 3,300-strong European Union force in Chad and Central African Republic, which have been seriously affected by fighting in neighboring Sudan's Darfur region.

The EU force has focused on helping to protect civilians and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid In eastern Chad and protecting a critical airport in the Central African Republic.

The United Nations already has a mission in the two countries, made up of 863 people, that trains Chad's police and maintains law and order in refugee camps, key towns and areas with large numbers of displaced civilians.

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My Comment: Hmmmm .... I am not optimistic that things will change for Chad with this change of responsibility.