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More Protection On The Way For Sinai Peacekeepers; U.S. To Send 75 Troops, Surveillance Gear

September 10 2015

Egypt

U.S. defense officials say dozens of troops and more equipment will be sent to support peacekeepers in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, reports Arutz Sheva (Israel).

At least 75 additional troops, including a light infantry platoon and a surgical team, will be deployed, said unnamed defense officials on Wednesday.

Additional surveillance equipment and other assets will be sent for protection, said the officials.

A roadside bomb injured four American and two Fijian peacekeepers...

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