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U.S. Launches "Natural Fire 10" To Train East African Armies
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According to the Global News Network, the armies of five East African nations are taking part in a major military exercise being led by the U.S. military, dubbed “Natural Fire 10.”
More than 1,200 military personnel from the United States, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda are involved in the 10-day exercise. Since the Africa Command (AFRICOM) was established last year, critics maintain that its purpose is to militarize American foreign policy on the continent. Africa Command officials insist they are merely trying to boost security through greater cooperation and capacity-building activities. (Global News Network)
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