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More Japanese troops leave for Iraq
Australian Broadcasting Company ^
| March 13 2004
| AFP
Posted on 03/13/2004 7:46:10 AM PST by knighthawk
Around 190 Japanese ground troops have left for Iraq to join about 240 troops already in the southern Iraqi city of Samawa on humanitarian work, an army spokesman said.
Following a send-off ceremony with colleagues and family members, the troops departed on two government planes from Hokkaido, northern Japan.
They will arrive in Kuwait on Sunday and stay there for a few days to undergo training at a US army camp before heading to Samawa, 270 kilometres south of Baghdad.
By the end March, another 120 ground troops, the last contingent of Japan's some 550-strong humanitarian mission, will leave for Iraq.
The mission is the first by Japanese troops to a country where fighting is going on since World War II and has caused controversy because of the nation's post-war pacifist constitution, which bans the use of force in settling international disputes.
Japan has also pledged to extend $US5 billion between 2004 and 2007 to help rebuild Iraq.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Japan; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: allyjapan; iraq; japan; japanese; japanesetroops; multinational; samawa
To: MizSterious; rebdov; Nix 2; green lantern; BeOSUser; Brad's Gramma; dreadme; Turk2; keri; ...
Ping
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posted on
03/13/2004 7:47:12 AM PST
by
knighthawk
(I have started my journey, I'm drifting away with the wind, full of power I'm spreading my wings)
To: knighthawk
Kudos to the Rising Sun!
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posted on
03/13/2004 7:47:43 AM PST
by
Bismarck
To: knighthawk
240 + 190 = 430 troops.
Lahdi-freakin-dah
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posted on
03/13/2004 7:51:17 AM PST
by
lormand
(Dead people vote DemocRAT)
To: knighthawk
If anyone complains about us being in this alone, send them to
this web page.
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posted on
03/13/2004 7:51:56 AM PST
by
armymarinemom
(Show your support for our troops-March 13th DC by Blue Star Mothers-All patriots welcomed)
To: knighthawk; MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; ...
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posted on
03/13/2004 3:32:41 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("(We)..come to rout out tyranny from its nest. Confusion to the enemy." - B. Taylor, US Marine)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
It's not a legitimate coalition RC. The DemonRATS keep telling us that.....clymers!
Prairie
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posted on
03/13/2004 4:53:50 PM PST
by
prairiebreeze
(God bring comfort to the victims of terrorism in Spain and their families.)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democ
rats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!
~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~
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posted on
03/13/2004 5:07:41 PM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: prairiebreeze
Demo-who??? Lol!
Bring 'em on, prairie!
To change to a happier subject, Diva Betsy Ross is giving another parade for our troops...and we're all invited to be there, and bring friends - and pics!
Our last-minute effort last May 2nd was great fun, wonderful to be able to share the homecomings, say thanks to the troops and our Veterans.
May 1st this year, with many others involved, time to plan, invite the troops...and a special thanks to our Vietnam Vets.
Whoo hoo!
This rat-free moment brought to you by a love for our troops. *g*
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posted on
03/13/2004 7:07:48 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("(We)..come to rout out tyranny from its nest. Confusion to the enemy." - B. Taylor, US Marine)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Sounds great! Please ping me when the planning gets closer.
freepmail to you too
Prairie
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posted on
03/14/2004 4:28:11 AM PST
by
prairiebreeze
(God bring comfort to the victims of terrorism in Spain and their families.)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
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