Most of the German troops planned for the EU mission in Congo to secure elections will not travel to the African country, according to German media.
FT Deutschland reports that the troops will be stationed in neighbouring Gabon and will only be used in an emergency.
"The bulk of the forces will be held ready in Gabon and Europe and only transferred in an emergency," defence ministry sources are quoted as saying.
Up until now, it was assumed that German troops would be statio...
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