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11/12/2004:

"UK troops sent to Africa"

UK TROOPS were today set to start evacuating hundreds of Brits from the trouble-torn west African state of Ivory Coast.

Forces were sent in after the Foreign Office warned of a risk of violence towards foreigners if they stayed.

More than 300 soldiers and a number of RAF planes would be involved in the deployment.

British Nationals who want to be rescued from the main city, Abidjan, have been told to go to the British ambassador's residence or the CHC office.

Those outside the city have been ordered to head to the international school or the airport at Yamoussoukro.

Full Article : thesun.co.uk