Britain Keeps 140 Officers to Train S. Leone's Army

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Britain Keeps 140 Officers to Train S. Leone's Army

Britain has decided to leave behind 140 officers in Sierra Leone to train the country's army after thewithdrawal of its peacekeeping forces Sunday, according to reports from Freetown.

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Britain has decided to leave behind 140 officers in Sierra Leone to train the country's army after thewithdrawal of its peacekeeping forces Sunday, according to reports from Freetown.

Britain sent about 800 troops as part of the International Military Advisory and Training Team to Sierra Leone in May 2000 tohelp keep peace in the west African country and train the Sierra Leonean army.

A spokesman for the British peacekeepers was quoted as saying that the much-improved security situation now means that the remaining British soldiers will continue to train Sierra Leone's army and no longer need protection.

The reports said the last group of some 200 troops along with their support ship will leave the west African country for home late Sunday. Over the past fortnight, the troops have been withdrawing from operations.

Peace was declared in January this year, and since then, SierraLeone has held successful elections in May and formed a new government.

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