At a key meeting today (19 May) in Brussels, EU defence ministers made what could be the first step toward putting EU peacekeeping troops in the volatile north eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has asked the EU to contribute forces to help restore order in and around the town of Bunia, the scene of fierce fighting that has left up to 300,000 homeless and scores dead.
EU foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, presented Mr Annan's req...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.