Egyptian troops to take part in peace-keeping mission in Darfur

Originally published August 10, 2005

Egypt is take part in the peace-keeping forces in the western Sudanese region of Darfur.

A 60-soldier military force is to arrive in Khartoum on Friday ahead of leaving for Darfur, said Egypt's ambassador to Sudan Mohmed Abdel Moneim el-Shazli.

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