UN to deploy full CAR peacekeeping force in September

The United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic will reach full deployment in the region by the 15th of September 2014,  the UN Security Council heard today.

The Special Representative of the Secretary General , Barbacar Gaye said that the presence of United Nations military, police and civilian personnel would be essential in bringing about an immediate improvement in people’s lives an create an environment for ‘sustainable peace’ to develop, reports AllAfrica News.

 The announcement comes as a Red Cross worker was killed and at least 31 civilians injured by violence that erupted after residents of the PK-5 neighbourhood accused EU forces of killing a man on Tuesday.

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