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2008-12-13 Africa Subsaharan

U.S. helps African states fend off terrorists

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Posted by ryuge 2008-12-13 06:02|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Obviously lessons learned from political and military engagements of Vietnam, and the middle east are not enough. God help us if we get bogged down in Africa.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-12-13 06:34|| 2008-12-13 06:34|| Front Page Top

#2 We've been in Africa since shortly after 9/11 if my memory is correct, Besoeker. Special Forces, mostly, training the locals to protect their countries against branch of jihadi idiots. I'm glad there are reports of success.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-12-13 13:35|| 2008-12-13 13:35|| Front Page Top

#3 On a related topic, a family source in Jos, Nigeria, reports that:
1. voting had been peaceful; the violence arose after the voting but before results;
2. A mosque was telling people over the loudspeaker to ignore the authorities and loot in the name of jihad
3 Estimate at least 30,000 homeless, with many in makeshift camps or cared for by relatives
4. Estimate at least 1000 dead
5. The Media distorted events, as usual

In the interest of protecting the family source I am deleting my usual nym

Posted by Kermit 2008-12-13 21:12|| 2008-12-13 21:12|| Front Page Top

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