Post by dustdevil28 on Feb 5, 2008 13:10:15 GMT -8
Send in the French!!!
The EU had just finished puting the final touchs on the force they planned to send to Chad when the current outbreak happened. France already has over 1000 troops on the ground and have already requested authority to put down the rebellion by "all available means" but have been denied that request. Oddly enough this appears to be a situation where the French are pushing for stronger and tougher action and are being held back by others namely in the UN.
The Washington Post had a good article on this today, but I can't seem to find it online right now. Oh well, here's what ABC News has to say.
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France has threatened to intervene in the battle between the Chad Government and rebels.
The French are supporting the Chadian President Idriss Deby, who the rebels are trying to overthrow,
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has warned the rebels that France would do its duty if they continue to threaten Chad's capital.
There are 1,400 French troops in Chad, who have been helping evacuate foreigners from N'Djamena since insurgents invaded the city on the weekend.
The rebels are intent on removing Chadian President Idriss Deby from power, however they have pulled back from the capital and claim to be regrouping ahead of another assault.
They accuse the French military of fighting in support of the Chadian Government, a claim France denies. Meanwhile, thousands of civilians are continuing to flee Chad.
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/06/2155348.htm?section=world
The EU had just finished puting the final touchs on the force they planned to send to Chad when the current outbreak happened. France already has over 1000 troops on the ground and have already requested authority to put down the rebellion by "all available means" but have been denied that request. Oddly enough this appears to be a situation where the French are pushing for stronger and tougher action and are being held back by others namely in the UN.
The Washington Post had a good article on this today, but I can't seem to find it online right now. Oh well, here's what ABC News has to say.
..............................................
France has threatened to intervene in the battle between the Chad Government and rebels.
The French are supporting the Chadian President Idriss Deby, who the rebels are trying to overthrow,
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has warned the rebels that France would do its duty if they continue to threaten Chad's capital.
There are 1,400 French troops in Chad, who have been helping evacuate foreigners from N'Djamena since insurgents invaded the city on the weekend.
The rebels are intent on removing Chadian President Idriss Deby from power, however they have pulled back from the capital and claim to be regrouping ahead of another assault.
They accuse the French military of fighting in support of the Chadian Government, a claim France denies. Meanwhile, thousands of civilians are continuing to flee Chad.
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/06/2155348.htm?section=world
