Germany to send 650 troops for French-led Mali operation
The move is aimed partly at providing some relief to France in its global fight against the Islamic State jihadists
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German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said today that Berlin will contribute up to 650 soldiers to the French-led operation against jihadists in Mali.
The move is aimed partly at providing some relief to France in its global fight against the Islamic State jihadists, according to German news agency DPA, quoting the minister following a parliamentary defence committee meeting.
The move is aimed partly at providing some relief to France in its global fight against the Islamic State jihadists, according to German news agency DPA, quoting the minister following a parliamentary defence committee meeting.