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2005-07-05 Africa: Subsaharan

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Posted by Steve 2005-07-05 12:34|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 A goat rodeo in the making.

Posted by Matt 2005-07-05 13:34|| 2005-07-05 13:34|| Front Page Top

#2 In May, Rasta militiamen killed and mutilated 18 people.

These guys need some medical marijuana to help with their "issues." That, or a 9mm headache.

Posted by Secret Master 2005-07-05 13:51|| 2005-07-05 13:51|| Front Page Top

#3 "The aim is to secure the civilian population in this area," said [U.N. military spokesman Thierry] Provendier.

Especially the underage girls.

Posted by Mike 2005-07-05 14:26|| 2005-07-05 14:26|| Front Page Top

#4 Using special forces troops...

So the UN has special forces now? Or do they mean "special" as in "special education"?

Posted by WhitecollarRedneck 2005-07-05 14:58|| 2005-07-05 14:58|| Front Page Top

#5 It is their very Special Forces. Flown in on the short C-130.

Posted by mmurray821 2005-07-05 16:50|| 2005-07-05 16:50|| Front Page Top

#6 The UN gets Spec Forces and equipment from contributing governments.
For example, the attack helicoters used in the congo are Indian Air Force Mi-35 Hind Gunships. The Indian brigade there has artillery as well.

Posted by john 2005-07-05 18:26|| 2005-07-05 18:26|| Front Page Top

#7 I agree with Steve: No timetable = Quagmire. Why hadn't the un planned to have the correct amount of troops on the ground to prevent armed militia from gaining strength? Was the unsc (sic) consulted BEFORE the operation? Did Phrance send advisor on how to surrender? What is the reaction on the African street? Why do the militia hate the un? Can I start my Kofi=Nazi chant?

Posted by Cyber Sarge">Cyber Sarge 2005-07-05 18:31|| 2005-07-05 18:31|| Front Page Top

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