U.N. Peacekeeping
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:17
France said it will start disarming fighters in the Central African Republic by force if necessary on Monday, as relative calm returned to the capital Bangui following three days of heavy fighting between Christians and Muslims.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:12
France increases troop presence to 1,600 after almost 400 people are killed in three days of violence.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:04
Paris summit reaches broad agreement on proposal to create African rapid-reaction force to intervene in conflicts.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:03
Despite all the perils of reporting from this war-torn Central African country, it is a place that gets under the skin.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 09:59
French troops received a triumphant welcome as they were deployed in this strife-torn country on Saturday, and the African Union said it would nearly double its force here in a bid to stamp out deadly sectarian violence.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 09:54
Unidentified armed men have been killed by French troops near the airport in the capital Bangui, an army spokesman said.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 09:49
Now French President François Hollande is sending 1,200 troops to end the violence -- but France runs the risk of becoming embroiled in complicated power struggles.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 09:46
France's President François Hollande predicts that French and African troops will restore peace to the Central African Republic (CAR) within six months.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 09:44
No U.S. military support is planned in connection with the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:50
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Marie Harf on French military personnel in the Central African Republic.