Irish and UK troops to train Malian forces

Irish and British troops are joining forces for the first time to train military units in war-torn Mali.

Irish and UK troops to train Malian forces

The joint deployment will be led by the British and will be part of an overall EU military training mission (EUTM).

Mr Shatter said: “This will be the first occasion there has been a formal joint deployment under the UN mandate of mission involving our defence forces and the UK.”

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