Identifier
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07VIENNA2539
2007-10-01 12:16:00
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Embassy Vienna
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AUSTRIA TO PARTICIPATE IN UN CHAD MISSION
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1.(U) Austrian Defense Minister Darabos (SPO) and FM Plassnik (OVP)
independently confirmed September 26 that Austria is considering
participating in the EU-led Chad mission under the UN's MINURCAT
mandate. According to the defense minister, Austria would send 50-60
peacekeepers with medical, engineering and water purification
expertise. The Austrian peacekeeper contingent would also include a
fighter unit "for the protection of the refugees," Darabos added.
2. (U) Both Darabos, who will travel to Chad October 3-5, and
Plassnik stressed the need for a clear exit strategy as a
precondition for Austria's participation. Parliament's main
committee must approve the mission; the body is scheduled to vote on
the proposal in mid-October.
McCaw
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E.O. 12958: N/A
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SUBJECT: AUSTRIA TO PARTICIPATE IN UN CHAD MISSION
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1.(U) Austrian Defense Minister Darabos (SPO) and FM Plassnik (OVP)
independently confirmed September 26 that Austria is considering
participating in the EU-led Chad mission under the UN's MINURCAT
mandate. According to the defense minister, Austria would send 50-60
peacekeepers with medical, engineering and water purification
expertise. The Austrian peacekeeper contingent would also include a
fighter unit "for the protection of the refugees," Darabos added.
2. (U) Both Darabos, who will travel to Chad October 3-5, and
Plassnik stressed the need for a clear exit strategy as a
precondition for Austria's participation. Parliament's main
committee must approve the mission; the body is scheduled to vote on
the proposal in mid-October.
McCaw