Sunday, January 13, 2013

Britain To Provide Military Assist To France In The Mali Conflict



UK Troops To Assist Mali Operation To Halt Rebel Advance -- BBC

The UK has agreed to help transport foreign troops and equipment to Mali amid French efforts to contain rebels.

In recent days France has attacked militants in Mali to support the Malian government, and has attempted to rescue a French hostage in Somalia.

Downing Street stressed no UK troops would be deployed in a combat role.

The move was agreed in a phone call between Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande, Downing Street said.

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More News On Britain To Assist France And Mali Forces In Their War Against Islamic

Britain to send military transport planes to assist Mali operation
-- The Telegraph
Britain to send troops and two planes to Mali to assist French operation against Islamist rebels -- Daily Mail
Britain to send aircraft to Mali to assist French fight against rebels -- The Guardian
UK sends planes to assist French in Mali -- SKY News
Britain to provide France with logistical support in Mali against Islamists -- Times of India
UK to aid France in Mali intervention Rebels -- RT
Britain helps France in Mali conflict -- The Independent
UK offers 'logistical' help in Mali -- ITV News

My Comment:
This will be British PM Cameron's third war (after Libya and Afghanistan). Speaking of getting involved .... where are the Americans?

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