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FarCenter

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Tue Jan 28, 2014, 02:49 PM Jan 2014

UN authorises EU troops to use force in Central African Republic

The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a resolution authorising European Union troops to use force in the Central African Republic (CAR), which has been wracked by inter-religious violence over the past few months.

The EU has already approved a military operation to deploy up to 600 soldiers to CAR, where French and African forces are struggling to stem the fighting.

The country descended into chaos after the Seleka rebels deposed president François Bozizé in a March 2013 coup. The group’s leader, Michel Djotodia, briefly assumed the presidency, officially disbanding the predominantly Muslim rebels.

Some of Seleka’s former members, however, went rogue and launched a campaign of killing, raping and looting, prompting some Christian communities to form vigilante militias.

At least 2,000 people are estimated to have been killed in the violence, while nearly another one million – or a quarter of the population – have been displaced. The UN has warned that the conflict is at risk of spiraling into genocide.


http://www.france24.com/en/20140128-central-african-republic-un-security-council-approves-eu-troops-use-force-sanctions/
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k&r and good. eta bbc link uppityperson Jan 2014 #1

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1. k&r and good. eta bbc link
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 02:51 PM
Jan 2014
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25935064

Central African Republic: UN 'may need 10,000 troops'

Some 1,600 French troops have been deployed in CAR to work alongside 4,000 troops from African countries. The UN believes at least 10,000 troops will be required in any force sent to end unrest in Central African Republic, the French UN envoy says.

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Speaking to reporters, Mr Araud said the African Union force in the country, intending to reach 6,000 troops, "is considered now too low because frankly the situation is very, very dire and the country is huge".

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Former rebels, mostly Muslims, are being evacuated from military camps. In addition to the use of force, the resolution allows for sanctions against the ringleaders of groups blamed for massacres and human rights abuses.

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On Monday, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay said the situation was getting even worse despite the inauguration of a new leader last week.... (more)
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