Training mission departure signals start of NATO role

The advance guard of a small NATO training mission has left for Iraq, August 2004, signalling the beginning of the alliance's role in the country. However, the US and France have yet to settle on the mission's final size, structure or role.

http://www.nato.int/docu/pr/2004/p04-115e.htm http://www.nato.int/docu/pr/2004/p04-115e.htm

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