The difficult deployment of Eufor troops in Africa

Nobody will miss the EUFOR troops who will not be deployed in the troubled region for the time being because of the war, Dominic Johnson believes. "But the country's civil groups above all will sorely miss more European commitment to promote democracy and the rule of law. Only last year did the government agree to take steps towards free elections and include the opposition in their preparation, responding to EU pressure. Instead of pressing ahead with them, the European Union focussed solely on its response unit backed by France. If even foreign countries cannot suggest alternatives to military means when dealing with Chad – who else can be expected to come down on the side of peace?"

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