Troops leave for Darfur peacekeeping

A group of 35 Dutch marines left for Chad on Sunday to take part in Europe’s efforts to protect refugees fleeing Darfur.


The marines, whose job is to improve security around the refugee camps, are on a five-month tour of duty.

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