Monday, December 23, 2013

President Obama: The U.S. Will Intervene In South Sudan



Obama Says US May Take Further Military Action To Protect Americans In South Sudan -- FOX News

President Barack Obama told Congress Sunday that he may take further military action to protect Americans trying to evacuate violence-plagued South Sudan.

In a letter to Congress, Obama said that about 46 U.S. troops were deployed Saturday to help evacuate Americans. That's in addition to another 45 troops deployed to reinforce the U.S. Embassy in Juba.

Four U.S. troops were injured in the evacuation mission Saturday when gunfire hit three military planes in Bor. All four are in stable condition, the White House said.

It remains unclear how many Americans are still stranded in Bor and other rural towns.

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More News On President Obama Warning That The U.S. Will Intervene In South Sudan

Obama tells Congress he 'may take further action' in South Sudan -- UPI
President Obama warns: Force looms in South Sudan -- New York Daily News/AP
Obama may 'take further action' to protect Americans in South Sudan -- NBC
Obama raises tone on S. Sudan after attack -- AFP
US for military intervention in South Sudan, says Barack Obama -- Zee News
Obama says may take further action to aid Americans in S. Sudan -- Wire Update
US ups pressure in S. Sudan, but no military role likely -- AFP

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