O'Dea visits African refugees

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is today visiting thousands of refugees living in camps on the border between Chad and Darfur.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2008 - 17:00

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is today visiting thousands of refugees living in camps on the border between Chad and Darfur.

The Limerick TD is on a three-day official trip to the troubled African region to boost morale among 400 Irish troops serving in the year-long Eufor mission.

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