Delayed Chad deployment gets underway today

The deployment of Irish soldiers to Chad is due to get underway today following a two-month delay due to the security situation in the country.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2008 - 07:46

The deployment of Irish soldiers to Chad is due to get underway today following a two-month delay due to the security situation in the country.

More than 50 members of the elite Irish Rangers are due to fly to the African state tonight and tomorrow to take part in an EU peacekeeping mission.

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