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.

O'Dea visits African refugees
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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