Two French Soldiers Killed in Central African Republic

Publisher:
Voice of America
Publication Date:
10 December 2013
Tags:
Central African Republic, Conflict, Peace and Security

France has confirmed that two of its soldiers have been killed today in the Central African Republic. French President François Hollande's office says the soldiers were killed in overnight fighting in the capital, Bangui. France has 1,600 French troops working along with African forces as part of a U.N. mandated effort to restore security and protect civilians. VOA's Vincent Makori gets more insight from VOA U.N. correspondent Margaret Besheer.

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