The 3,000 extra UN troops being sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo need to be elite soldiers from Europe, the UN's ex-peacekeeping chief says.Jean-Marie Guehenno told the BBC there was an urgent need for an effective international force in the east.
He said an offer from Europe would send a powerful signal to the opposing forces whose conflict has displaced some 250,000 people in recent weeks.
The UN already has its largest peace mission - 17,000 strong - in DR Congo.
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UN Congo Troops to be of Elite Variety
Posted on: November 21, 2008 10:00 AM, by Greg Laden
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I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on a post over on Lenin's Tomb: Congo: whitey to the rescue?
Posted by: Dunc | November 21, 2008 11:05 AM