Russia and Rwanda send troops as fighting flares in Central African Republic
Local authorities, as well as US, France and Russia, accuse former president Francois Bozize of plotting to destabilise the country
22 December 2020 - 08:42
Bangui — Rwanda and Russia have sent troops and supplies to the Central African Republic (CAR) to help counter a surge in violence by rebel groups ahead of Sunday’s election, officials and a security source in Bangui said.
Security forces and UN peacekeepers have been battling rebels who have occupied towns and roads outside the capital...
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