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| Uganda may exit Somalia |
| 2009-01-04 |
| Uganda has warned that it may withdraw its troops from peacekeeping duties in Somalia, as insurgents appeared to begin seizing territory. "Uganda is going to consider withdrawing its troops from Somalia and it will do so as soon as possible after weighing the risks on the ground," Deputy Foreign Minister Henry Okello Oryem said on Saturday. Uganda has demanded a UN peacekeeping force of 8,000 troops, but UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has rejected the calls, saying there is "no peace to keep." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Uganda has demanded a UN peacekeeping force of 8,000 troops, but UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has rejected the calls, saying there is "no peace to keep." Old Ban isn't as stupid as most UN leaders, now is he? He's pegged this one. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2009-01-04 13:02 |