Mali Crisis: US Admits Mistakes In Training Local Troops -- BBC
The US military commander in Africa says the Pentagon made mistakes in its training of Malian troops now trying to oust Islamists from the north.
Gen Carter Ham of United States Africa Command (Africom) said its forces had failed to train Malian troops on "values, ethics and a military ethos".
He was speaking after reports of abuses by Mali government troops taking part in the French-led counter-offensive.
Meanwhile, air strikes have been reported near the northern city of Gao.
The militant stronghold came under fire as the military operation entered its third week.
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Update #1: US on Training Mali Troops: We Made Mistakes -- Newser
Update #2: Africom Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali -- US Department of Defense
My Comment: The U.S. may admit that it made mistakes .... including being involved in training the coup leader. So .... why are they repeating the same mistake?
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