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Monday, November 20, 2006

"UN Troops" To Lebanon

Original posting, September 2006 Troops pledged for UN force: Under UN Resolution 1701 authorisation has been passed for an expansion of the peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon from 2,000 to 15,000 soldiers. UN officials in New York say that the French will lead the mission with Italy as number two. The deployment of 3,500 soldiers should begin within 10 days. So far pledged numbers amount to: Italy 2000-3000 soldiers Indonesia 1000 Malaysia 1000 Finland 250 France 200 Brunei 200 Norway 100 Britain 0 1 AWACS 6 Jaguar reconnaissance aircraft 1 frigate USA Hopes the French send more troops

posted by Louis Brothnias @ 1:53 am