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America Sends 300 Armed Soldiers To Help In Boko Haram War, But Won’t Engage in Battle

US President, Barack Obama
US President, Barack Obama

The United States of America has announced deployment of 300 troops into Cameroon to help combat Boko Haram, even as it said that the soldiers would not be involved in combat battle.

The US action was sequel to request by the Cameroon’s government asking for help.

White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest said: “this deployment will be part of an effort to conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in the region. The troops will be armed, but just for self-defense — they will not be engaging in combat.”

According to Obama, the troops will remain in Cameroon until they are no longer needed there. [myad]

 

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