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Sudan: UN military advisers expected this week |
2006-12-27 |
(SomaliNet) Sudan will receive the first batch of military advisers from the United Nations this week. These are meant to help the African Union (AU) peacekeepers in returning peace to SudanÂ’s war torn Darfur region. Sudan is expecting 43 advisers, who will be stationed in western Darfur during the first phase. Sudan has already received some police officials from the UN, according to AU spokesman Nourredine Mezni. "The first group of this contingent composed of nine policemen is already in place, and this week 43 military advisers and 15 police advisers will follow," Mezni told AFP. Menzi added that the advisersÂ’ uniform will also comprise UN helmets and African Union armbands. |
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