Reuters: Canada will not send peacekeepers to Mali in near future: officials
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada will not be sending hundreds of peacekeepers to support a United Nations mission in Mali in the near future, officials said on Wednesday, a move likely to disappoint allies who want Canadians to play a role in the West African country.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year promised to contribute up to 600 troops to peacekeeping operations and Canadian defense experts made three trips to Mali, where soldiers under the U.N. are fighting Islamist militants.
Canada said it would split its soldiers among various missions instead, with no more than 200 going to any one spot, and will offer transport aircraft and helicopters in a series of “smart pledge” initiatives. It will also help train peacekeepers.
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More News On Canada's Peace-Keeping Goals
Few new details on Canada's fresh approach to peacekeeping -- Globalnews.ca
Canada offers 200 ground troops to UN peacekeeping -- BBC
Canada to spread its peacekeeping efforts around -- Toronto Star
Canada Offers United Nations 200 Soldiers For Peacekeeping, But No Decision On Where They're Going -- Huffington Post
Justin Trudeau says peacekeeping plan will satisfy UN and Canadian values -- Globalnews
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