Britain to send military advisers and civilian vehicles to Darfur Sudan

UPI report May 24 says Britain will send military advisers and civilian vehicles to Darfur but not troops, Defence Secretary John Reid has said.

Reid said Britain was offering 600 civilian vehicles, military headquarters' support and planners to support the AU peacekeeping mission.

Britain is also expected to offer extra funds to provide additional logistical support.

Other countries pledging help included France and Spain, which will provide aircraft to transport African troops, and Holland, which has offered communications.

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