EU Launches Peacekeeping Force For Central African Republic -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The European Union formally launched a peacekeeping force for Central African Republic on Tuesday, overcoming delays due to shortages of soldiers and equipment thanks to last-minute offers of help from EU governments.
French and African Union peacekeepers have so far failed to stop the conflict that erupted after the mostly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power a year ago in the majority Christian state.
Operating out of the capital Bangui, the force of up to 1,000 soldiers will bolster 6,000 African and 2,000 French troops struggling to stop the violence in the landlocked, impoverished country that has left thousands dead.
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My Comment: It took the EU 2 months to put together this 1,000 man force (the above video is from January) .... and while it is a small deployment, it is a positive development.
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And it's far enough away from the Russians to be safe, but look like they're tough and are doing something.
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