Help arrives a day after more than 100 were slaughtered in the Central African Republic.<br/> <br />French troops are now patrolling the country, part of its second major African intervention in a year.<br/> <br />The presence is a relief for citizens of the capital Bangui.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) STUDENT FROM TURKISH SCHOOL, IBRAHIM TAHIR, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The French patrols reassure us. That's why we were able to walk on this road."<br/> <br />The fighting between the Seleka movement and gunmen loyal to former president Francois Bozize has plunged the country into chaos since the Seleka seized power in March.<br/> <br />About 1,200 French troops are expected to be in the Central African Republic by the end of the week, positive news for Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) CAR PRIME MINISTER NICOLAS TIANGAYE SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think the presence of the French army and the intervention will allow us to put an end to the violence, the victims of which are the civilians in our country
