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El Salvador reduces Iraq troop numbers
El Salvador is again reducing its troop numbers in Iraq.When the army began sending contingents in 2003, 380 soldiers served six-month humanitarian and reconstruction-work stints. The government later reduced the number of troops to 280. Only 200 soldiers are in the latest, 11th contingent. In a send-off ceremony Friday, President Tony Saca cited "the fact that in many areas of Iraq the security situation has improved and local authorities are taking control." Saca says he's committed to staying in Iraq, where El Salvador is the only Latin American country with troops. FIND MORE STORIES IN: Iraq | Latin | El Salvador | Salvadoran | President Tony Saca The president has come under pressure to stop sending troops to Iraq, where five Salvadoran soldiers have died. Posted by: Fred 2008-08-10 |
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