The Canadian Armed Forces will be sending peacekeeping troops to Mali, according to military sources. At the time the French government, under president François Hollande, was pressing hard for Canada to send its soldiers into Mali. Military sources, however, have suggested that the deployment will be centred on a helicopter task force and support crew. Mali has also proven to be particularly dangerous for UN peacekeepers and foreigners. Canada has also been providing regular airlift support since 2016 to French counter-terrorism forces in Africa’s Sahel region, which encompasses Mali.

Source: thestar March 17, 2018 02:26 UTC