France, Germany to send joint troops to Mali

Deutsche Welle and other news sources reported that the first troops from a joint Franco-German military brigade were to be deployed to Mali.

The soldiers are to operate in a support and training role for forces already in the West African state.

ESO: Background information: Germany signals new self-confidence on military operations http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-ministries-spearhead-new-strategy-for-africa-germany-signals-new-self-confidence-on-military-operations/

ESO: Background information: Mali crisis: EU troops begin training mission http://www.europeansources.info/record/mali-crisis-eu-troops-begin-training-mission/

ESO: Background information: EU mission, African troops to take over from France in Mali http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-mission-african-troops-to-take-over-from-france-in-mali/

France 24 International, 19.02.14: Franco-German joint military brigade heads to Mali http://www.france24.com/en/20140219-franco-german-joint-brigade-mali/

Deutsche Welle, 20.02.14: German parliament approves troop increase for Mali, extends Afghanistan mission http://dw.de/p/1BD3f

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