European Union Mission
The EU forces mission EUFOR Tchad/RCA operated under the auspices and in the framework of MINURCAT in Chad and the Central African Republic as authorized in late 2007. The deployment of up to 3,700 troops began in February 2008. Contributors included (with number of troops committed):
- Albania - 63 troops from Commando Regiment
- France – half of the full contingent
- Ireland – 411 troops
- Poland – 350 troops
- Sweden – 200 troops
- Austria – 160 troops
- Romania – 120 troops
- Belgium – 100 troops
- Spain – 80 troops
- Finland – 40 troops
- Netherlands - 60 Marines
According to the Brussels-based news agency “Panapress”, a number of non-EU countries also expressed interest in providing logistic or personnel support to the EUFOR mission.
Their mandate included “to take all necessary measures, within its capabilities and its area of operation in eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic” to protect civilians, facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid, and ensure the safety of UN personnel. The EU operation commander, General Patrick Nash, announced on 5 November that this force will be 3,700 troops strong. The military operation was approved by the Council of the European Union on 15 October.
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