US deploys troops to Gabon over possible DR Congo violence

[Disir]

US President Donald Trump deployed 80 US military personnel to Gabon in response to possible violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a disputed election.

In a letter to Congress, Trump said the troops were sent in response to "the possibility that violent demonstrations may occur" in DR Congo in reaction to the December 30 elections.

The combat troops and supporting military aircraft would provide security to US citizens, personnel and diplomatic facilities in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, should the need arise.

"Additional forces may deploy to Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the Republic of Congo, if necessary for these purposes. These deployed personnel will remain in the region until the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes such that their presence is no longer needed," the letter stated.
US deploys troops to Gabon over possible DR Congo violence | DW | 05.01.2019

This is an interesting development.

 

[fncceo]

I just hope they're going in with an exit strategy and some idea of which side we're meant to be supporting.

That's something that's been sadly lacking in the past few decades of troop deployments.

 

[JBvM]

US President Donald Trump deployed 80 US military personnel to Gabon in response to possible violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a disputed election.

In a letter to Congress, Trump said the troops were sent in response to "the possibility that violent demonstrations may occur" in DR Congo in reaction to the December 30 elections.

The combat troops and supporting military aircraft would provide security to US citizens, personnel and diplomatic facilities in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, should the need arise.

"Additional forces may deploy to Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the Republic of Congo, if necessary for these purposes. These deployed personnel will remain in the region until the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes such that their presence is no longer needed," the letter stated.
US deploys troops to Gabon over possible DR Congo violence | DW | 05.01.2019

This is an interesting development.

Looks like a great place to visit for a vacation

US Sends Troops to Gabon to Watch for Congo Violence

 

[harmonica]

waste of $$$$