Smith to review UN peacekeeping troops

Defence Minister Michael Smith will today review Irish peacekeeping troops who are due to depart for Ethiopia and Eritrea on December 5.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001 - 07:38

Defence Minister Michael Smith will today review Irish peacekeeping troops who are due to depart for Ethiopia and Eritrea on December 5.

A total of 209 Irish soldiers will participate in the mission.

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