Hollande Orders Protection of French Nationals in C. Africa
[An Nahar] President Francois Hollande
...the Socialist president of La Belle France, and a fine job he's doing of it...
Wednesday ordered tightened security for Frenchies in the Central African Republic after violent protests denouncing the former colonial ruler for failing to help stem a rebel offensive.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't... | He also called for the protection of the French embassy in the capital Bangui, which was attacked by protesters who tore down the French flag, Hollande's office said in a statement.
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the French mission had been "secured and order re-established."
Posted by: Fred 2012-12-27 |