CBC: Canada sending 6 helicopters to help UN mission in Mali
How many Canadian support personnel will be sent to African country remains unclear
Canada will send up to six helicopters and as many as 250 aircrew and troops to the troubled West African nation of Mali this summer, the Liberal government confirmed Monday.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement in the foyer of the House of Commons, providing little more in the way of clarity than the broad aspects of the mission that were leaked last week.
They did reveal that Canada's year-long commitment will involve two CH-147 Chinook helicopters for medical evacuations and logistical support and four CH-146 Griffon helicopters for armed escorts.
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WNU Editor: This blog has been covering the conflict in Mali for years. This is not a peacekeeping mission .... this is a warzone that Canadian troops are entering. I can only hope that the government and the public are fully aware on how dangerous this deployment/mission really is, and it should definitely not be because of this .... Canada’s Mali mission will emphasize deployment of female peacekeepers (Toronto Star).
More News On Canada Deploying Troops To Mali
Canada to send helicopters to U.N. Mali mission, allies relieved -- Reuters
Canada to deploy troops, helicopters to help UN in Mali -- AFP
Roughly 250 Canadians troops are heading to Mali — what dangers will they face? -- Global News
Canada to send troops to Mali but the details remain unclear -- Globe and Mail
Helicopters bound for Mali face crash threats, but have authority to fire back if necessary: Vance -- Globe and Mail/Canadian Press
Few details in hasty Mali peacekeeping announcement -- iPolitics
Canada to deploy troops, helicopters to UN Mali mission -- DW
Canada to send force including female troops to support UN mission in Mali -- The Guardian
Trudeau's plan to send peacekeeping troops to Mali questionable, says Conservative defence critic -- National Post
