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France likely to extend mission in Central African Republic, says minister

By Reuters | Feb. 6, 2014

A French soldier carries his weapon as he takes a strategic position during a joint Chad MISCA French army patrol in Wouango district January 9, 2014. (Photo: Reuters)

Paris, France: French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday the United Nations would probably have to renew a French mandate for French troops to restore order in Central African Republic when it expires in May.

France deployed 1,600 troops there in December to try to stem violence between Christian militias and largely Muslim Seleka rebels who ousted President Francois Bozize last March.

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