{{The fourth humanitarian and commercial goods convoy of 131 escorted by Rwanda peacekeepers in Central African Republic (CAR) to the CAR-Cameroon border, Beloko locality returned peacefully last night on 4th March 2014 to Bangui.}}
Along the way, the peacekeepers rescued 250 Muslim civilians from Ant-Balaka armed group and safely transported them to the CAR-Cameroon border where they crossed to Cameroon.
The humanitarian convoy termed as “Convoi de l’espoir” (convoy of hope) by France 24 or “Convoy of terror” by BBC began their trip from Bangui on 1 March 2014.
“The Peacekeepers have continued to deliver commercial and humanitarian goods, a lifeline needed to normalize Bangui and CAR.
The 250 Muslims taken to safety is an act that saves lives, but the ultimate goal is a secure environment where all citizens of CAR should live freely in their country without persecution due to religion or otherwise” said Brig Gen Joseph Nzabamwita, RDF spokesperson.
RwaMechBatt1 peacekeepers first opened the 700 km humanitarian Corridor on 27 January 2014 and this was the fourth convoy
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