UK ups offer for Mali, African anti-Islamist effort

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday boosted its offer of aid to help France fight Islamist rebels in Mali, and pledged troops to help other African governments in the region counter a rising tide of Islamist radicalism. Up to 240 British troops could be deployed as part of two missions to train African troops, 40 in Mali as part of a European Union mission, and a further 200 in anglophone West African countries, Prime Minister David Cameron's spokesman said. At least 70 more British personnel could be involved in logistical and support missions. ...




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[BritinBritain]

At a time when British Forces are being cut to the bone this is lunacy.

Perhaps numbnut Cameron should join the poor buggers and stick a rifle in his hand. Maybe not, the SWAT (remove the S and add a T) would probably shoot his own blokes.

 

[Capt Frogman]

I agree!