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The troops will engage in “combat and security” operations against local jihadists in support of Mozambique’s government, similar to a recent bilateral deployment to support government operations against rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) since last December.
Impacts
Rwanda’s willingness to use its military to curb regional instability will make it a key interlocutor for external powers engaged in Africa.
Although participation in peacekeeping brings financial recompense, it is questionable whether this offsets the costs of such missions.
Rwandan forces have sometimes drawn praise for going beyond their mandates to protect civilians, which further encourages such behaviour.
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Aerospace & defence
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