Two French Soldiers Killed in CAR

France
has confirmed that two of its soldiers were killed in overnight
fighting in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic,
where French forces are taking part in a military intervention
approved by the United Nations in response to disorder and violence
in the country.  

From
Voice of America:

France confirmed that two of its soldiers have been killed in
the Central African Republic, where they have been working to end
months of instability and violence.

President Francois Hollande’s office said Tuesday the soldiers
were killed in overnight fighting in the capital, Bangui. The
statement reiterated Hollande’s support for the 1,600 French troops
working along with African forces as part of a U.N.-mandated effort
to restore security and protect civilians.

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