UN takes over Chad mission amid violence fears

CONTROL of the Chad peacekeeping mission involving Irish troops was yesterday handed over to the United Nations amid growing fears of more rebel violence and a possible influx of refugees fleeing neighbouring Darfur.

UN takes over Chad mission amid violence fears
Mon, 16 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

Soldiers donned the UN peacekeeping blue beret following ceremonies at military bases in Chad.

The European Union handover to the UN will see Irish commander Pat Nash step down as mission leader.

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