Central African Republic: A crisis forgotten by everyone, except Russia...

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Central African Republic: A crisis forgotten by everyone, except Ru...

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Russia steps in

The UN-backed African Union peace talks have so far failed to stop the fighting. As the West remained complacent and aloof, ignoring the CAR, Russia stepped in.

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Three Russian journalists killed in Central African Republic

At the request of President Faustin-Archange Touadera, Russian military instructors, including former soldiers who fought in Syria and Ukraine, are now in the CAR, helping the government regain control of the country.

The Russians recently opened a clinic in the rebel-held town of Bria. More of their military advisors are expected in the coming months.

Russia is supporting peace talks organised by Sudan in Khartoum to try and get armed groups around the table with the elected government.

The Russians are here in the CAR. And you won't see them at the pool of the Ledger Hotel, playing volleyball and drinking beer, or taking pictures with poor children.