Euro-army force to stop Congo killing
The European Union agreed yesterday to deploy the new Euro-army for the first time outside Nato command, taking charge of a high-risk United Nations mission to stop the slaughter of civilians in the Congo.
The French-led force, authorised by the United Nations last week, will now come under the European Rapid Reaction Force.
Most of the 1,400-strong force will be made up of French troops wearing EU insignia, backed by British specialists, and Belgian, Canadian and African troops.
They will start moving into action next week, with artillery and fighter jet support, ready to fight pitched battles if necessary.