Day: 21th January 2014

[Interview] A “strong” European force is necessary. (Mgr Nzapalainga and Imam Kobine)

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(BRUSSELS 2) Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga of Bangui and Imam Kobine Layama, president of the Central African Islamic community, decided to join forces in December. Together, they embarked on a tour…

Notebook (21.01.2014). Serbia. Central African Republic. Türkiye. Moldova. neighborhood

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(B2) © Serbian meeting at the military committee • Fabius in Bangui for the inauguration of the new president • Visit to Turkey by the French president: defense also on the agenda…

The rapid designation of the operation commander depends on the continuation of the European operation (credit: French General Staff of the Armed Forces / ECPA - Briefing before a foot patrol between the 17th RGP and Misca Bouroundaise in the Petevo district of Bangui, January 15, 2014).

Who will take part in the EUFOR Bangui operation? (Continued) Voluntary countries. We are waiting for the commander!

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(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) According to a final assessment made by B2, after the meeting of ministers, we can (reasonably) count around fifteen countries which will participate, more or less directly, in…