Army protects Chad’s farmers

IRISH troops are leading a mission in Chad to protect refugee farmers returning to their land and reassure villages of their safety under the protection of EU troops.

Flying in helicopters, more than 100 Irish troops are participating in Operation Fresh Hope, patrolling up to 80km away from the Irish base, Camp Ciara.

The operation involves the 250-strong team of EU troops in the central African country who will visit up to 30 villages over the coming days.