On Thursday, the U.N. Security Council authorized a surge in French troops. that MISCA, the African Union peacekeeping force, is upping the number of troops it is sending to the former French colony from 2,500 to 3,600.
"Violence was reported in the capital Saturday despite an increased presence of French forces," VOA reports. "Thousands of residents have sought shelter and protection at the Bangui airport, which is under French control. Many other civilians have sought refuge in churches."
The CAR won independence from France in 1960.
Read more: France Increases Its Troops In The Central African Republic : The Two-Way : NPR
"Violence was reported in the capital Saturday despite an increased presence of French forces," VOA reports. "Thousands of residents have sought shelter and protection at the Bangui airport, which is under French control. Many other civilians have sought refuge in churches."
The CAR won independence from France in 1960.
Read more: France Increases Its Troops In The Central African Republic : The Two-Way : NPR
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