Irish troops set to depart to Chad

More than 160 troops bound for eastern Chad will depart Ireland tonight for one of their most dangerous and challenging missions to date.

Irish troops set to depart to Chad
Sat, 17 May, 2008 - 13:09

More than 160 troops bound for eastern Chad will depart Ireland tonight for one of their most dangerous and challenging missions to date.

The members of the Defence Forces 97 Infantry Battalion will begin a four-month tour of duty as part of the Eufor peacekeeping operation in the troubled African state.

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