Washington: President Barak Obama has deployed a small military contingent to South Sudan to help bolster security at the US Embassy amid escalating violence in the fledgling African nation.
In a letter to Congress, Obama said the 45 Mititary Personnel were sent to South Sudan on Wednesday. While they were equipped for combat, Obama said their purpose was to protect US citizens and property and that they would remain in South Sudan until the security situation there improved.
On Wednesday, the Pentagon flew 120 U.S. diplomats and others out of the country, while the State Department warned U.S. citizens not to travel to South Sudan. US citizens who choose to stay in South Sudan despite this warning should review their personal Security situation and seriously reconsider their plans to remain,” the department said in a travel warming.
Bureau Report
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