Central African Republic: new mission commander appointed for EUTM RCA

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Series Details PRES/17/4 (10.01.17)
Publication Date 10/01/2017
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On 10 January 2017, the Council appointed Brigadier General Herman Ruys, a Belgian national, as Commander for the EU military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA). He would take up his duties on 16 January 2017, taking over from Eric Hautecloque-Raysz.

Following up an EU military advisory mission (EUMAM RCA), EUTM RCA works towards modernised, effective, inclusive and democratically accountable Central African Armed Forces (FACA). It provides strategic advice to the Central African Republic's Ministry of Defence and the general staff, as well as education to officers and non-commissioned officers, and training to the FACA.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2017/01/10-rca-new-mission-commander/
Related Links
ESO: Background information: Central African Republic: Council launches EU military training mission (EUTM RCA) http://www.europeansources.info/record/central-african-republic-council-launches-eu-military-training-mission-eutm-rca/
ESO: Background information: Central African Republic: EU military training mission approved for two years http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-central-african-republic-eu-military-training-mission-approved-for-two-years/
EU: EEAS: Military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) https://eeas.europa.eu/csdp-missions-operations/eutm-rca_en
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