[McGavin999]

As the Lendus advanced on the compound, the UPC counter-attacked, firing over the cowering fugitives, journalists and peacekeepers in thunderous hour-long bursts studded by inexplicable moments of calm. 'Where are the French?' asked one blue-helmeted Uruguayan.

LOL, that's what everyone asks.

Did I read correctly, the french mandate is to "negotiate" with the sides? Sigh.

[kcar]

"Yet its mission is limited to the town of Bunia, and scheduled to last only three months."

Sounds as though the first rule of negotiation has already been violated. Never tell the other side your time or space limitations - you'll never see them in that space or time until it's time to send you off with great fanfare.

The only thing French Special Forces are prepared to negotiate is their unconditional terms of surrender.