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French soldiers killed in Central African Republic, reports say French soldiers killed in Central African Republic
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Two French soldiers have reportedly been killed in the Central African Republic where France has boosted its troop numbers to help restore stability. Two French soldiers were killed in overnight fighting in Central African Republic, President François Hollande's office said on Tuesday.
Citing French army sources, France's BFM TV said the soldiers were killed on Monday in a clash in Bangui. French defence ministry officials declined to comment and a spokesman for the joint chiefs of staff was not immediately available for comment. "The head of state expresses his deep respect for the two soldiers' sacrifice and he renews his full support for French forces alongside African forces as they restore security in the Central African republic, protect the population and guarantee access to humanitarian aid," his office said in a statement.
More details soon … Citing French army sources, France's BFM TV reported that said they soldiers were killed on Monday in a clash in Bangui.
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