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January 30, 2013

Britain to send troops to help Mali mission
London (AFP) Jan 29, 2013
Britain said Tuesday it is ready to boost the number of military personnel helping the French-led mission in Mali to over 300, adding that it was necessary to deny Al-Qaeda the chance to attack the West. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Britain had offered to contribute up to 40 personnel for a European Union training mission in Mali, and up to 200 for a separate training force in neighbouring English-speaking West African nations. Playing down fears in Britain of being drawn into another A ... read more

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