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US military officers deployed to South Sudan

By bewilderbeast,  Newser User

Posted Jan 11, 2012 7:57 AM CST

(User Submitted) – President Barack Obama is sending five American military officers to support the United Nations mission in South Sudan.

Obama issued a memorandum Tuesday stating US personnel operating in South Sudan would not be at risk of prosecution by the International Criminal Court because South Sudan is not a party to the ICC.

The White House says the officers will be based in the capital of Juba and will focus on strategic planning and operations. They are not expected to engage in combat operations, but will be armed for personal protection. Read the full article.

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HewHessofHay
Jan 12, 2012 1:03 AM CST
Obama knows how the soldiers and their families could be held hostage by an unscrupulous government -- any wrongdoing can and will be prosecuted under the UCMJ. It's the price they pay for U.S. military expertise and support. If you want our protection, you agree not to allow our people to be at the mercy of corrupt local law enforcement or anti-American lynch mobs.
SC23
Jan 11, 2012 3:26 PM CST
Thx for the article. It is quite interesting especially for them to be "above the law". I notice you posting from an alternate news source.. I recently found this one which is basically other papers around the world translated.. it may interest you.. http://watchingamerica.com/News/
 

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