France deploys 250 troops to CAR after clashes between former rebels and militias

imgDefence Ministry said on Thursday after clashes broke out between former rebels and militias.

“At this stage 250 French soldiers have been deployed in Bangui to secure and patrol,” ministry spokesman Gilles Jarron announced during a news conference.

Jarron added that the fighting was still continuing.

France already has 600 troops in the country and the soldiers are part of this force.

 

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