African Republic resents presence of Gadhafi troops.(WORLD) From: The Washington Times | Date: February 16, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Lucy Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

BANGUI, Central African Republic - Libyan troops that came to defend the Central African Republic's president from an attempted coup last May have stayed on, causing resentment in the country.

The events took an unexpected turn when the Libyan leader, Col. Moammar Gadhafi, sent troops and tanks to defend President Ange-Felix Patasse against the coup bid blamed on former President-turned-opposition leader Andre Kolingba ...