18/07/2016 (Agence Europe) - Training mission in Central African Republic launched. On Saturday 16 July, the European Union formally launched its military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) which will be based in Bangui and operate for an initial period of two years. The mission will be commanded by General Eric Hautecloque-Raysz from France (for further details, see Europe Diplomacy and Defence, EDD 901 and 896). (JK)