U.N. Authorizes EU Troops To Use Force In Central African Republic

UN Approves Use Of Force By EU Troops In CAR -- Al Jazeera

Security Council passes resolution allowing European Union to send 500 troops to strife-torn Central African Republic.

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution allowing European Union troops to use force in the Central African Republic and threatening sanctions against those blamed for the country's strife.

The EU has pledged 500 troops to help African and French forces already in the country trying to end clashes between rival Christian and Muslim militias.

The resolution allows the reinforcements to use "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in the country which has been in near anarchy since its president was overthrown by rebels 10 months ago.

Michel Djotodia, who replaced the ousted president, resigned this month along with his prime minister after failing to check the religious violence.

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