The Belgian government has given a green light to the deployment of logistics support for French forces in Mali between now and March 1st. The country is sending 75 men, two C-130 transport aircraft and two helicopter ambulances. The Di Rupo government has emphasised that the presence of Belgian troops in combat zones “has been ruled out”.
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