Around 1,600 French soldiers are now deployed in the Central African Republic for the Sangaris operation, the army confirmed on Sunday, December 8, 2013, adding that no fresh clashes had occurred since Thursday. General staff spokesman Colonel Gilles Jaron said the troops were on the ground, with most in the capital Bangui and a few units deployed elsewhere.
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| Outside of the capital Bangui, French army has deployed armoured vehicles near the city of Bossembele. |