Priest: 30 dead in Central African Republic clash

France, in particular, is eager for greater involvement on the part of the international community, as the immensity of the task becomes clear.

It has already extended its commitment, but its troops have so far struggled to provide security in the vast country.

Last week, it added about 50 gendarmes to its ranks to help patrol in the capital.

On Wednesday, two French soldiers were lightly injured by a grenade, according to Capt. Sebastien Isern, spokesman for the French force in Bangui.