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Current AffairsCzechs to withdraw most Iraq troops, but boost presence in Afghanistan
The Defence Ministry announced on Monday that the Czech Republic would
withdraw most of its troops from Iraq next year, and at the same time the
country's presence in Afghanistan would be substantially increased. The
redeployments, which still have to be approved by parliament, will come
into effect in July 2008.
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Current AffairsCzech Republic to gradually withdraw troops from Iraq
Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg revealed at the weekend that the Czech
Republic is working on a plan to gradually withdraw most of its troops from
Iraq. At present the Czech contingent consists of around 100 troops in
Basra and a handful of military advisers in Baghdad. There's no date set
yet for the Czech military presence to be reduced but the move is expected
sometime after 2008.
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Current AffairsSoldiers from Basra mission charged after leaving guard post unattended
Two members of the Czech Army serving in the southern Iraqi town of Basra
face criminal prosecution for dereliction of duty, Czech Television
reported on Monday. The two were both on guard duty when the alleged
offences took place, and now face prison sentences and expulsion from the
army.
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Current AffairsCzech Republic to keep troops in Iraq until at least end of year
The United States campaign in Iraq was dealt a blow on Wednesday,
when the UK said it was withdrawing around a quarter of its troops and
Denmark said it was taking almost all of its soldiers home. But what about
the Czech Republic - how long will its soldiers remain in Iraq? And what
impact will the British troop reduction have on the Czech mission? I spoke
to Czech Defence Ministry spokesman Andrej Cirtek. More
