In the Central African Republic, France is doing “something big” (Asselborn)
(BRUSSELS2) Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn insisted, on Monday, on hailing the French intervention in the Central African Republic and the courage of François Hollande. " I have to bow out for what France did “he declared in front of the press (including B2).
France was "pushed to act"...
He refutes quick explanations. “Seeing ulterior motives everywhere for what France is doing is false according to him. " You should know that France was pushed by the United Nations, by humanitarian organizations, to intervene, to do everything in the face of this development in this country. » The Minister speaks here based on his direct experience, “ Luxembourg sits on the Security Council ».
Faced with a real drama, there were "not ten options"
On site, who are " there was a real drama that you don't see every day, something despicable ". And " to do something in this case, (...) there are not ten options”. And to recognize: « The Central African Republic had been forgotten, wedged between, on one side, Mali and, on the other, Syria ».
"Something Big"
« The French have already had 2 deaths and dying for Central Africa is not easy to make public opinion accept. If they manage to stem the situation and help the RCA to restart, it will still be something big. »
