Smith to review troops bound for Ethiopia/Eritrea

Defence Minister Michael Smith is due to review 212 Irish soldiers in Cork today before they depart for UN peacekeeping duties in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Smith to review troops bound for Ethiopia/Eritrea
Tue, 21 May, 2002 - 08:17

Defence Minister Michael Smith is due to review 212 Irish soldiers in Cork today before they depart for UN peacekeeping duties in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

The troops will conduct patrols to provide a UN presence in the two counties and to administer aid to the local population.

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