Fourth Shift of Armenian Peacekeepers Sent to Iraq July 23

Fourth Shift of Armenian Peacekeepers Sent to Iraq July 23

PanARMENIAN.Net
24.07.2006 13:59 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The general number of the Armenian peacekeepers,
who took part in "Freedom to Iraq" operation, totaled 182, RA
Defense Minister’s Spokesman, Colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan stated.
Yesterday the fourth shift of Armenian peacekeepers was sent to
Iraq. It includes 3 staff officers, 2 medical officers, 10 combat
engineers and 31 drivers. The rotation is exercised once in six
months. Col. Shahsuvaryan said the communication officers performed
their mission during a year.

To note, the units of the Armenian Armed Forces have been taking part
in Iraq’s postwar reconstruction since January 25, 2005, reported
Novosti Armenia.