Saturday, September 22, 2007

SIXTH BOSNIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR IRAQ

SARAJEVO, Bosnia (September 22,2007) - The sixth contingent of Bosnian Army departed yesterday from Sarajevo to Iraq to aid in mine removal activities.

Bosnia's professional soldiers, specialized in de-mining activities, are to join the US troops in Iraq, and would be tasked with the destruction of unexploded mines and other explosive devices.

The contingent is to stay in Iraq for six months.Bosnia has been deploying troops to Iraq since June 2005.

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