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December 6, 2013

French Troops Enter Central African Republic 
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French troops have entered the Central African Republic a day after
sectarian violence killed at least 100 people in the capital Bangui. The
country has faced a spiraling crisis after the ouster of President
Francois Bozize by Muslim rebels in March. Christian militant groups
have mobilized against the rebels, attacking Muslim areas. The United
Nations Security Council has unanimously backed the deployment of French
and African troops. French President Francois Hollande spoke on
Thursday.

French President Francois Hollande: "Ladies and gentlemen, the situation
in Central African Republic has become alarming and even frightening.
Massacres are taking place at this very moment, including in hospitals.
Everyday, there is violence against women and children and thousands of
displaced are seeking refuge. Given the urgency, I have decided to act
immediately, in order words, this evening, in coordination with the
Africans and with the support of our European partners. 600 soldiers are
already on site, this number will be doubled in the next few days or
even the next few hours."

 

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