December 9th, 2013
01:24 PM ET

U.S. military aircraft to aid Central African Republic mission

By CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr

American military aircraft will fly African and European peacekeepers to the Central African Republic, which is in the midst of a bloody internal conflict between various proclaimed Christian and Muslim militias and other rebel factions.

The decision announced the Pentagon was followed by a statement from President Barack Obama, who called on the country's citizens to reject violence and urged the transitional government to join "respected leaders" in Muslim and Christian communities in calling for "calm and peace."

 "Individuals who are engaging in violence must be held accountable in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, as forces from other African countries and France work to restore security, the United States will support their efforts to protect civilians," Obama said.

 Pentagon spokesman Carl Woog said "the United States is joining the international community" in aiding the peackeeping effort "because of our belief that immediate action is required to avert a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe."

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel responded after talking with his French counterpart, Yves Le Drian, on Sunday from Afghanistan, Woog said, adding that France asked for "limited assistance."

The request for near term help involves U.S. air support to enable the prompt deployment of African forces "to prevent the further spread of sectarian violence," Woog said.

Violence has raged in the former French colony east of Cameroon since a coalition of rebels deposed President Francois Bozize in March. It was the latest in a series of coups since the nation gained independence. Bozize fled the country after his ouster.

Left uncontrolled, militia groups are uniting along religious lines. Christian vigilante groups have formed to battle Seleka, the predominantly Muslim coalition behind the President's removal.

More than 400,000 people - nearly 10% of the population - have been internally displaced, according to the United Nations.

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution last week authorizing military intervention by an African Union-led force backed by French troops to protect civilians, restore humanitarian access and stabilize the country.

As part of the effort, the United States will fly troops from Burundi to the Central African Republic capital of Bangui.

The Pentagon will provide security for its planes, but there is no indication about the number of troops involved. The operation is expected to be relatively small.

Violence on the ground, which has included machetes, knives, rifles and grenades, will be a "big factor" in any U.S. operation, a U.S. official told CNN.

"It's a concern," the official said.

French President Francois Hollande said in Paris over the weekend that the goal is to hold elections once security is restored.

Those displaced include people hiding in the bush without shelter, food, or drinking water, Doctors Without Borders has said.

In a statement on Monday, the international medical organization called for all parties to let the wounded and sick "safely obtain medical care," and for "an end to violence and threats against patients, civilians, and medical staff" nationwide.

soundoff (1,065 Responses)
  1. Eye Doctors Near Me

    https://image.google.com.ly/url?q=j&rct=j&url=https3A2F2Farizonasvision.com&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGaY_nlK9ozc51fqwjiVdMaYZL7rg

    May 4, 2021 at 11:33 pm | Reply
  2. isuzu truck repair near me

    Hi! I could have sworn I’ve visited this site before but after going through a few of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m certainly pleased I stumbled upon it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back regularly!

    https://maps.google.com.bh/url?sa=t&url=https://fleetservicesorangecounty.com

    May 4, 2021 at 11:12 pm | Reply
  3. aika online review

    I couldn’t refrain from commenting. Exceptionally well written!

    https://go.onelink.me/v1xd?pid=Patch&c=Mobile Footer&af_web_dp=https://aikareborn.com

    May 4, 2021 at 8:04 pm | Reply
  4. avana

    buy avana usa avanafil dose

    May 4, 2021 at 6:30 am | Reply
  5. cvs erectile products

    top erectile pills https://canadaerectiledysfunctionpills.com/ erectile potion

    May 2, 2021 at 5:39 am | Reply
  6. best canadian mail order pharmacies for diet pills

    canadian pills online https://canadapillstorex.com/ canadian weight loss pills

    May 2, 2021 at 1:52 am | Reply
  7. cialis, sale, canadian pharm.

    do you need prescription for canadian prescription of cialis in usa https://canadacialisstore.com/ canadian pharmacy 5 mg daily cialis

    May 2, 2021 at 1:19 am | Reply
  8. is it legal to bring viagra back to canada from mexico

    viagra in canada https://canadaviagrastore.com/ canada pharmacy viagra

    May 1, 2021 at 3:18 am | Reply
  9. what is clonidine

    cloroquine https://aralenchloroquinex.com/# malaria drugs list

    April 29, 2021 at 10:08 pm | Reply
  10. https://www.songmanhits.com

    Best view i have ever seen !

    https://images.google.bi/url?q=https://www.songmanhits.com

    April 29, 2021 at 7:25 pm | Reply
  11. priligy

    priligy price priligy online

    April 28, 2021 at 3:02 am | Reply
  12. house for sale coeur d alene

    bookmarked!!, I really like your web site!

    http://www.talad-pra.com/goto.php?url=http://meganleary.com

    April 27, 2021 at 9:05 pm | Reply
  13. RV Body Shop Near Me

    I used to be able to find good advice from your content.

    http://disaster-medicine.net/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=riscaldarelacasa.it/distribuzione-acqua/brasstech-lesto-logo/

    April 24, 2021 at 6:10 am | Reply
  14. solar orange county

    http://recyclewirelessphones.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=ocrvcenter.com/rv-repair-shop-kagel-canyon-california

    April 24, 2021 at 6:03 am | Reply
  15. RV Renovation California

    Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Thanks, However I am encountering difficulties with your RSS. I don’t understand why I can't subscribe to it. Is there anybody having the same RSS issues? Anyone that knows the solution will you kindly respond? Thanks!!

    http://plugin.mediaget.com/promo/?url=https://rvcollisionrepairpaintshop.com

    April 23, 2021 at 3:51 pm | Reply
  16. real estate for sale near me now

    https://maps.google.kz/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://meganleary.com

    April 23, 2021 at 3:51 pm | Reply
  17. New Forklift Maintenance California

    I truly love your website.. Pleasant colors & theme. Did you make this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m wanting to create my very own blog and would like to find out where you got this from or what the theme is named. Cheers!

    http://www.lazysquirrel.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=wildwestlifttrucks.com/norwalk-forklifts/

    April 23, 2021 at 3:51 pm | Reply
  18. canadian pharmacy generic cialis

    do you need prescription for canadian perscribition of cialis in usa https://canadacialisstore.com/ do you need prescription for canadian prescription of cialis in usa

    April 22, 2021 at 3:47 pm | Reply
  19. alprostadil suppository for sale

    alprostadil pellets https://alprostadildrugs.com/ alprostadil injection online

    April 21, 2021 at 3:31 am | Reply
  20. buy viagra from canada

    generic viagra canada free shipping https://canadaviagrastore.com/ viagra prices canada

    April 19, 2021 at 7:27 pm | Reply
  21. tadalafil dosage

    tadalafil pills 20mg https://elitadalafill.com/ 40 mg tadalafil

    April 18, 2021 at 12:17 am | Reply
  22. buy zithromax online uk

    azithromycin for cellulitis https://zithromaxes.com/ is zithromax an antibiotic

    April 13, 2021 at 7:22 am | Reply
  23. sildenafil 100mg india

    generic sildenafil cit https://eunicesildenafilcitrate.com/ sildenafil canada prescription

    April 12, 2021 at 2:31 am | Reply
  24. vardenafil 20mg dosage

    levitra vardenafil 40 mg https://vegavardenafil.com/ buy vardenafil online without presciption

    April 12, 2021 at 1:32 am | Reply
  25. tadalafil tablets

    tadalafil 40 mg from india https://elitadalafill.com/ tadalafil 30 mg

    April 7, 2021 at 7:31 am | Reply
  26. sildenafil 105 mg canada

    viagra sildenafil citrate https://eunicesildenafilcitrate.com/ 100mg sildenafil no rx canadian

    April 7, 2021 at 2:59 am | Reply
  27. vardenafil cost

    us prices on vardenafil https://vegavardenafil.com/ vardenafil 40 mg

    April 6, 2021 at 1:43 pm | Reply
  28. alprostadil side

    erection injection medicine https://alprostadildrugs.com/ alprostadil injection online

    April 4, 2021 at 11:42 pm | Reply
  29. types of casino games poker

    map of convention center and harrahs casino and le meridien hotel in new orleans https://casinoxsgames.com/ no deposit bonus codes for desert nights casino

    March 29, 2021 at 7:27 am | Reply
  30. new casino in spokane wa facebook

    google play logo quiz mania by casino studio https://casinoxsbonus.com/ red hawk casino bingo

    March 25, 2021 at 12:12 pm | Reply
  31. slot maxhines at treasureisland resort and casino

    casino table games https://casinoxsplay.com/ can you really win money with online casino

    March 25, 2021 at 9:40 am | Reply
  32. florida casino online real money

    games like casino moons https://casinoxsbest.com/ michigan mesothelioma lawyer to offshore casino games

    March 23, 2021 at 6:35 pm | Reply
  33. casino and gaming liscene

    free casino slots no download no registration https://casinoxsonline.com/ casino arizona bingo

    March 23, 2021 at 1:57 pm | Reply
  34. Tadalafil

    tadalafil 40 mg for sale megalis 20 in hindi

    March 13, 2021 at 3:18 am | Reply
  35. cyclosporine

    buy cyclomune online buy cyclomune uk

    March 13, 2021 at 3:02 am | Reply
  36. combigan

    generic brimonidine brimonidine how it works

    March 13, 2021 at 1:58 am | Reply
  37. priligy

    dapoxetine 30mg price dapoxetine pharmacy

    March 13, 2021 at 1:58 am | Reply
  38. Mariano Naranjo

    Thank you for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do a little research on this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I am very glad to see such wonderful information being shared freely out there.

    https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/

    March 6, 2021 at 1:50 pm | Reply
  39. Ali Fierro

    I do accept as true with all of the ideas you've presented on your post. They are very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are too short for starters. May you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.

    https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/

    March 4, 2021 at 10:06 am | Reply
  40. commercial playground equipment

    commercial commercial playground equipment for purchase australia

    https://bit.ly/3j3Lqoz

    February 24, 2021 at 10:54 pm | Reply
  41. Minnie Gallentine

    A powerful share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing a little bit analysis on this. And he in truth bought me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I really feel strongly about it and love studying extra on this topic. If attainable, as you change into expertise, would you thoughts updating your blog with more particulars? It's extremely helpful for me. Big thumb up for this weblog put up!

    http://www.detrials.net

    February 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm | Reply
  42. SocialMedia Services2021

    Social network traffic Facebook likes Twitter Followers Instagram Followers and much more. Our Website: https://smmsupreme.com/

    https://bit.ly/2Hnl7vE

    February 19, 2021 at 5:42 pm | Reply
  43. SocialMedia Services2021

    Do you want get more social network traffic, likes, subscribers? Our Company provide SMM Services that means (Social Media Marketing) that is directly using social network websites such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to promote a website. High Quality Services / Our prices are the cheapest in the market, starting at $0.01 / 24/7 Support / API Support for panel leaders / Best prices Our Website: https://smmsupreme.com/auth/signup

    https://bit.ly/2Hnl7vE

    February 19, 2021 at 2:40 pm | Reply
  44. Profitable-Digital-Marketing Strategy-and-Plan

    Best Social Media Services and Website Traffic Services 2021: https://www.seoclerk.com/user/jackpower99

    https://www.seoclerk.com/Traffic/840816/1500-USA-Visitors-Daily-For-30-Days-From-Niche-Targeted-Organic-Traffic-From-Google

    February 16, 2021 at 9:04 pm | Reply
  45. Chasidy Dahlhauser

    Earn 500 a Day With Our Passive Income System Doing These 3 Steps – Step 1: Get our ready made niche websites, Step 2: Setup your Paypal account. Step 3: Run our Unlimited Traffic System from our Free 850 sources of traffic (Approximately 35000 views a day guaranteed). Then in few hours you will start receiving payments without do nothing! More info: https://www.k3reviews.com/2020/08/16/monster-mode-700k/

    https://www.k3reviews.com/

    February 12, 2021 at 11:44 pm | Reply
  46. ultrawoodworking.com

    https://www.instructables.com/id/7-Important-Tools-for-Your-Woodworking-Project/

    February 9, 2021 at 7:15 am | Reply
  47. zithromax buying

    azithromycin zithromax https://zithromaxes.com/ z pak indications

    February 8, 2021 at 5:24 pm | Reply
  48. plaquenil anti inflammatory

    men with erectile dysfunction https://plaquenilx.com/ can erectile dysfunction be temporary

    February 8, 2021 at 4:30 pm | Reply
  49. clonidine

    hloroquine https://chloroquineorigin.com/ is chloroquine safe

    February 8, 2021 at 4:20 pm | Reply
  50. buy tadalafil

    tadalafil evolution peptides https://tadalisxs.com/ mambo 36 side effects

    February 8, 2021 at 3:59 pm | Reply
  51. Alexander Seltzer

    Earn 500 a Day With Our Passive Income System Doing These 3 Steps: Step 1: Get our ready made niche websites, Step 2: Setup your Paypal account. Step 3: Run our Unlimited Traffic System from our Free 850 sources of traffic and start earning your income in same day.

    https://warriorplus.com/o2/a/f543h/0

    February 6, 2021 at 9:45 am | Reply
  52. Ernesto Wamack

    Earn $500/Day With Our Passive Income System – Best Autopilot income system 2021

    https://bit.ly/2Uvb6R4

    February 6, 2021 at 8:03 am | Reply
  53. Randal Sacchi

    Earn 4000 a Month With Our Passive Income System – Best Autopilot income system 2021

    https://jvz4.com/c/289727/339255

    February 5, 2021 at 8:04 pm | Reply
  54. Build Your Own Landing Pages

    Earn 500 a Day With Our Passive Income System Doing These 3 Steps – Step 1: Get our ready made niche websites, Step 2: Setup your Paypal account. Step 3: Run our Unlimited Traffic System from our Free 850 sources of traffic (Approximately 35000 views a day guaranteed). Then in few hours you will start receiving payments without do nothing! More info: https://warriorplus.com/o2/a/gp8vk/0

    https://bitly.com/2EgbfPr

    January 30, 2021 at 6:30 am | Reply
  55. Renato Sanseda

    https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/

    January 28, 2021 at 10:11 pm | Reply
  56. Mohamed Rumfelt

    Do you want get more social network traffic, likes, subscribers? Our Company provide SMM Services that means (Social Media Marketing) that is directly using social network websites such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to promote a website. High Quality Services / Our prices are the cheapest in the market, starting at $0.01 / 24/7 Support / API Support for panel leaders / Best prices

    https://bit.ly/3iYGuRO

    January 27, 2021 at 11:58 pm | Reply
  57. Jamee Dunston

    Social network traffic Facebook likes Twitter Followers Instagram Followers and much more

    https://bit.ly/2Hnl7vE

    January 27, 2021 at 3:04 am | Reply
  58. Ron Semprini

    Best Marketing Services – Cheapest on Market. SMM Supreme is the Top 5 Best Social Media Website in the World. Best Quality-Price Ratio on the market with 714,928 orders until now. – Facebook Fan Page Likes for $4.50/1000 – Instagram Followers for $0.78/1000 – Youtube Views: $1.62/1000 – Twitter followers: $2.10/1000 – Paypal Deposit – Bitcoin Deposit – Fast order processing – 1 Hour Delivery (Click on the link in the profile for more details)

    https://bit.ly/3iOPatX

    January 26, 2021 at 5:04 pm | Reply
  59. Everett Mckillips

    https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/

    January 24, 2021 at 3:34 pm | Reply
  60. Hilario Cura

    Well done! I thank you your contribution to this matter. It has been useful. my blog: how to get taller

    http://yourmatrixcashmachine.com

    January 11, 2021 at 9:27 pm | Reply
  61. Ursula Off

    I am thankful that I found this weblog, just the right info that I was looking for!

    http://www.buy4solutioncommzmzmy.dsiblogger.com/a

    January 1, 2021 at 5:25 am | Reply
  62. earn passive income fast

    Imagine getting hundreds of people flooding your inbox on autopilot, This is made thanks to traffic conveyed on autopilot over various “viral tiers”. 100 commissions of up to 900+ dollars DAILY. More details: https://bit.ly/2YfQFcC

    https://bit.ly/2YfQFcC

    December 26, 2020 at 1:04 pm | Reply
  63. Hilary Soptick

    infant clothing should be as comfy as possible because infants can really nag if they have bad clothing`

    http://www.buy4solutioncomzumdv.ambien-blog.com/a

    December 24, 2020 at 1:45 pm | Reply
  64. Ofelia

    I absolutely love your blog and find many of your post's to be
    just what I'm looking for. can you offer guest writers to write cokntent in your case?
    I wouldn't mind ublishing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write
    with regards to here. Again, awesome site!

    Here is my website; hottest christmas toy (Maddison)

    December 23, 2020 at 7:37 pm | Reply
  65. Jason Ryhal

    I don’t even know the way I stopped up right here, however I assumed this post was once good. I do not recognise who you might be but definitely you’re going to a well-known blogger in the event you aren’t already Cheers!

    http://www.buy4solutioncompdqcp.blog2learn.com/a

    December 22, 2020 at 6:17 pm | Reply
  66. Laree Finton

    Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is fantastic, let alone the content!

    http://6dollarmillion.xyz

    December 20, 2020 at 3:31 pm | Reply
  67. bitcoin to paypal

    Transfer from bitcoin to paypal very fast and low cost.

    https://exchanger24.org/xchange_btc_to_ppusd/

    December 15, 2020 at 7:31 pm | Reply
  68. detectives privados coin

    detectives privados el ferrol

    https://www.argadetectives.com/fuenlabrada.html

    December 10, 2020 at 8:43 am | Reply
  69. Cesar Lantz

    You 're so original! I don't think I've read anything like this before. So convincing to find somebody with some original opinions on this theme. I enjoy reading a post that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to remark!. If you have a chance check out my web site. It's a work in progress, but I expect that someday it will have nearly as good of substance as yours. kelly kosky

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbfFcU1JqCs

    December 2, 2020 at 5:45 am | Reply
  70. ed pills online

    partner with erectile dysfunction
    erectile destroyer
    best erectile dysfunction pumps

    November 27, 2020 at 7:32 pm | Reply
  71. face masks

    I'm unsure about the listicles.. seems somewhat reaching.

    https://leonahuntproofreading.com/2020/10/20/the-guardian-can-a-face-mask-cease-coronavirus/

    November 27, 2020 at 2:15 pm | Reply
  72. nicholas

    I have asked several questions, and many of the replies suggest that I consider FIREFOX. I'm not sure what it is – probably a browser. Is it similar to Netscape and Internet Explorer? What are its good features and its bad features?.

    May 4, 2014 at 11:12 am | Reply
  73. George

    I would really love to make a blog but.. I'm not sure what type of blogs get the most traffic? What kind of blogs do you surf? I mostly surf photo blogs and fashion blogs. Just getting a poll here thanks!.

    May 4, 2014 at 11:04 am | Reply
  74. angel

    I'm looking for a WordPress magazine theme that let's te readers subscribe to a newsletter. How do I find out if a template can do that? When I look at the demos I never come across this function. Thanks!.

    May 4, 2014 at 11:03 am | Reply
  75. murf

    Having served as a staff officer at the US's European HQ I can assure you this happens ALL the time. We support dozens of these ops each year.
    Why should we get involved?
    Because we are the only country with the logistics capability and the will to do so.

    December 12, 2013 at 7:51 am | Reply
    • Judge Jean Boyd of Texas

      Thank you, murf. I couldn't agree more. We need to be even more aggressive than we are now and achieve what neither Germany nor J apan could during WW2!

      December 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm | Reply
  76. Sabina Kaji

    A fighteraircraft is a forces aircraft designed primarily designed for air-to-air combat opposed to other aircraft,[1] having the status of conflicting to bombers and attack aircraft, whose key mission is to attack ground targets. The hallmarks of a fighter are its hurry, maneuverability, and insignificant size next of kin to other combat aircraft.

    December 11, 2013 at 8:39 am | Reply
    • George patton

      Another ignorant comment from another weak minded Tea Partier above. Some people never wise up!!!

      December 12, 2013 at 7:50 am | Reply
      • Judge Jean Boyd of Texas

        Bad boy, George! How are to get a decent war off the ground with free thinkers like you bellyaching about it? You make me believe in true censorship, really you do!!!!!!!!

        December 12, 2013 at 12:05 pm |
  77. George patton

    let's get real, Islamic terrorists are posing threats to these poor African nations. Islam is spreading like a wildfire. STOP them before it is too late.

    December 10, 2013 at 12:37 pm | Reply
    • George patton

      Just ignore to stupid post above, folks. It's only Phunnie boy again belching out his ignorance as usual, trying to make a fool out of me!

      December 10, 2013 at 2:23 pm | Reply
      • George patton

        Sorry folks for the misprint above. I meant "that stupid post", not "to stupid post". Like I said before, whether to be funny or to display his true ignorance here, Phunnie boy does not fail to say the most ignorant things here!!!

        December 10, 2013 at 2:28 pm |
    • MazeAndBlue

      Your message should state "Militant extremisst who happens to be of the Islamic Muslim faith....not Islam... Just like militant extremists who happens to be of the Christian faith.... not Christians"

      December 10, 2013 at 5:02 pm | Reply
      • MazeAndBlue

        Please excuse the typos...

        December 10, 2013 at 5:03 pm |
  78. AZVHV.wordpress.com

    Reblogged this on VAREP.

    December 10, 2013 at 12:29 pm | Reply
  79. hesitant involvement

    with in no time the warships were surrounding syria , but when it comes to aftrica US will never get involved because there is no oil there

    December 10, 2013 at 7:24 am | Reply
    • Quinton

      Thank you, hesitant involvement. How true that is! This is a shining example of just how much the all powerful M.I.C. in Washington runs our foreign policies and gives kickbacks to Congress who supports these interventionist policies of ours.

      December 10, 2013 at 10:22 am | Reply
    • Trevor

      Interesting that you list only the U.S...You're right, its not in our national interests to get involved militarily in the CAR conflict. But the 2nd, 3rd and 4th order effects on not paying attention to Syria are far more reaching than the civil war in the CAR. Our economic well being would be substantially affected by the Syria conflict spreading outside its borders(thats why our military was rushed to be in-place so quickly) and is, therefore, one of our top priorities. Just like EVERY other country in the world. EVERYONE doesn't get "involved" too much in Africa, for the very same reasons.

      On humanitarian grounds, many countries, though they have the capacity to do something, hardly do a thing. Not too many boxes of food saying "made in China", "made in Russia" showing up in these impoverished countries, but "made in the USA" dominates. The U.S. donated $4.3 BILLION in humanitarian assistance worldwide in 2011, with the EU coming in a "close second" at $1.8B (Really? that's 11 countries with a combined population of 340 MILLION to the U.S.'s 317 MILLION). Oh an don't forget those generous Ruskies at $29M and those such giving Chinese at $87M...

      Oh those heartless Americans...

      December 10, 2013 at 10:31 am | Reply
      • murf

        Trevor you rascal stop messing up the Amerihaters with facts and reality. You mess up their narrative. Without their narrative they have nothing.

        December 12, 2013 at 7:54 am |
  80. Truafrikan

    Now Liz why would aid's be sent to Southern Africa, as though the region is in a 'Humanitarian Catastrophe'?

    December 10, 2013 at 3:43 am | Reply
  81. Arnold

    Muslim Terrorists!

    December 10, 2013 at 12:03 am | Reply
  82. Portland tony

    Well, after ignoring most of Africa for decades, the US has finally realized that the Chinese have built inroads to access the mineral rich areas of Africa. The only difference, between European colonists of the past and the present day Chinese "investments" is they are now building infrastructure to get their goods to market sans armed force. Like it or not, we need to show our interest in forgotten, but rich in natural resources, areas of Africa!

    December 9, 2013 at 11:14 pm | Reply
    • George patton

      Actually Portland, the Chinese are doing a lot of good in Africa these days. All the European colonial powers did was to exploit their natural resources and impoverish the people there, the British being the worst among them.

      December 9, 2013 at 11:49 pm | Reply
      • Trevor

        Press with list that does not benefit the Chinese in any shape or form (ie humanitarian aid). Don't tell us the Chinese are doing "good" in Africa for the exclusive "good" of Africans...

        December 10, 2013 at 1:24 pm |
    • Marco

      Seleka, the predominantly Muslim coalition behind the President's removal is the issue in CAR. Muslim terrorism is not unique to the CAR, or Africa, Muslim terrorism is a problem across the globe.

      December 10, 2013 at 12:06 am | Reply
  83. David

    France and the UN have this one........let's stay out of it.

    December 9, 2013 at 10:46 pm | Reply
  84. maggie

    in all conflicts there are humanitarian needs....if the hospital staff feel to threatened to do their jobs, they can't go there to help....war does not increase the value of life...that's why

    December 9, 2013 at 9:38 pm | Reply
  85. liz

    So when are we sending aid to the Boers in Southern Africa???

    December 9, 2013 at 8:55 pm | Reply
  86. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

    leave well enough alone

    December 9, 2013 at 8:40 pm | Reply
  87. Chris Asking Questions

    Why is President Obama getting us involved in another military conflict? Isn't "limited" involvement still involvement?

    December 9, 2013 at 8:34 pm | Reply
    • StanCalif

      It always begins this way. First, support then comes "advisers" then comes Marines to protect the advisers, followed by "shock and awe" or some other major military involvement on a grand scale. No, we never learn! When we finally destroy everything, then we hold elections!!!!

      December 9, 2013 at 9:55 pm | Reply
      • StanCalif

        Why is it that we still have active Ku Klux Klans in our country? Why is it that after a terrible and bloody civil war do many southerners still proudly fly the Confederate flag? Military victories do not erase hate. Hate is a much easier emotion to maintain than peace and acceptance of all your neighbors.

        December 9, 2013 at 10:09 pm |
      • Stars and Bars Forever

        Because Southerners don't drink Northern KKKommunist KKKool-Aid. Stop watching MSLSD and start reading a history book that wasn't written by Common Core.

        December 9, 2013 at 11:47 pm |
      • Stars and Bars Forever

        Libturd Moron.

        December 9, 2013 at 11:48 pm |
    • mutantsubhuman

      Has anyone noticed that it was Eisenhower(R) that ended the Korean Conflict as an ongoing battle, that it was Nixon(R) that ended the Vietnam War and that it was Reagan(R) that ended the cold war, that al-Maliki accelerated the pullout of U.S forces from Iraq over Obama's goal and that Karzai is accelerating the pullout of U.S. forces from Afghan over Obama's goal? The DNC has everyone bamboozled that it is always the (R) that start wars and (D) that end them.

      December 9, 2013 at 11:52 pm | Reply
      • Quinton

        Wrong on two counts, mutantsubhuman. First of all, it was Mikhail Gorbachev rather than Ronald Reagan who ended the Cold War and we have troops in Iraq today, although the right-wing media never mentions it. Then again, Richard Nixon did have a "secret plan" to end the Vietnam War but that plan was the use of nuclear weapons against North Vietnam. Of course this would mean death for our POW's there too so Nixon backed out of his sinister plan 4 times.

        December 10, 2013 at 2:20 pm |
      • General Sherman

        Quinton, you seem to be one of the few people who post here who actually knows what's really going on in the world. It seems that those who favor our senseless interventionist policies abroad never finished grade school. Theirs is the kind of ignorance that truly threatens this country even more than the Islam Extremists do now!

        December 10, 2013 at 11:16 pm |
      • mutantsubhuman

        General, I hadn't noticed Quinton's response. You are spot on. This is why I no longer argue with 3 year olds.

        December 11, 2013 at 1:22 am |
  88. Roberto

    Obama just seeing where else he can spend our money.

    December 9, 2013 at 8:26 pm | Reply
  89. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

    Death and Life are for God to decide not Man

    December 9, 2013 at 8:16 pm | Reply
    • smdahl

      How dare you imply our gov't is not god!

      December 9, 2013 at 8:25 pm | Reply
  90. George patton

    It looks like the right-wing thugs in Washington are at it again, dragging us into more of their useless and unnecessary wars as always!!! What stupidity.

    December 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm | Reply
    • Bob from Accounting

      Stupid is a label I would apply to someone who forgets the party affiliation of the Commander in Chief, whom was set on starting World War III in Syria.

      December 9, 2013 at 7:39 pm | Reply
    • 1CDO_RLI

      Liberal Audacity, and typical cant ownership for actions. Or lying is ok.

      December 9, 2013 at 7:52 pm | Reply
      • gud ting

        gud ting wii republikins kin bii hom skoold lyk wii r dun sowt. ger republikins!!!!!!

        December 9, 2013 at 7:55 pm |
    • Kevin

      Heard President Obama referred to as many things, but never a right wing thug. Guess you do not know President Obama decides this type of thing. Perhaps you should brush up on Government 101.

      December 9, 2013 at 7:58 pm | Reply
    • Brittany

      1. We're not sending troops or any american citizens anywhere. IF you read the article clearly it states that they will be using our resources (planes and crew) to send EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN peace keepers on the ground. Nothing about american troops.

      2. You say that its useless but how many times have history shown that there needs to be intervention. There does need to human rights standard that all people should be considerate of. If you knew anything about CAR or African history, you'd known that what the CAR is going through is very similar to Darfur and Rwanda and it could easily turn into that. So while you say that its useless, you also say differently when you see the pictures of starving children and millions of dead innocent bodies. Make up your mind.

      December 9, 2013 at 8:01 pm | Reply
      • Michael

        Who do you think flies those planes? Guards them at these remote locations?

        December 9, 2013 at 8:22 pm |
      • Brittany

        @Michael They'll have a plane full of armed peacekeepers. In addition the pilots/load masters have guns when they land in war zones. They'll probably be there less than a few hours and they'll probably land at a commercial airport, not some dirt landing strip in the middle of a battle field.

        December 9, 2013 at 8:27 pm |
    • doug

      Obama is a right wing thug???

      December 9, 2013 at 10:14 pm | Reply
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Leave a Reply to Vicente Solecki


 

CNN welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the Rules of Conduct set forth in our Terms of Service. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Service.