Macron sends fighter jets to the Central African Republic



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The french president Emanuel Macron The counterpart of the Central African Republic, Fosten Arshan Tuandera, ordered that fighter jets be sent to the country to “Mark the condemnation of France for its attempts at destabilization“Elize announced.

During this conversation, the French head of state condemned “Attempts by armed groups and some political leaders, including (former president) François Bozize, to obstruct the implementation of peace agreements and elections.“On Sunday in the country, a former French colony, clarified the French presidency.

As well “recalled France’s continued commitment to the authorities and people of the Central African Republic to contribute to the country’s stabilization efforts».

In this unstable country, armed groups occupy more two-thirds of the country and have launched an attack in the run-up to Sunday’s presidential elections, dominated by Tuandera, while Bozize’s candidacy was declared void.

The Elysee clarified that “at the request of President Tuανdera, and in accordance with the (UN force) Minusca“, Emanuel Macron”ordered a flyover mission in the territory of the Central African Republic with fighter jets».

«This mission took place on the same day and marks France’s condemnation of the country’s destabilization efforts.“Clarifies the ad, which does not mention details.

the General Staff of the Armed Forces He clarified that a patrol “composed of two Mirage combat aircraft (M2000D) accompanied by a C135FR supply aircraft took off in the afternoon from the planned air base in En Diamena (Chad) to return 4 hours later.”

«This flyover or ‘presence demonstration’ was carried out at an altitude that allows aerial surveillance and detection of the presence of French fighter jets“According to the announcement of the personnel of the armed forces.

Macron and Tuandera also “welcomed and reaffirmed their support for the Minusca elements, which, on the side of the Central African Republic’s armed forces, have provided a strong response to attempts to destabilize the country.”

France has about 300 soldiers in the Central African Republic, they are training the national armed forces and providing support, if necessary, to Minusca, a force of 11,500 men.

In December 2013After the coup against President Bozize and the ensuing clashes, Paris had deployed more than a thousand Sangaris soldiers, under UN mandate, to restore security. Operation Sangaris, which numbered 1,600 men, remained there until 2016.

President Tuandera has received military aid from Rwanda and Russia in recent days, which announced Tuesday that it had sent 300 additional military trainers.

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