TONGA: Second military contingent headed to Iraq

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Updated August 16, 2007 16:10:12

A second contingent of Tongan soldiers is being deployed to Iraq to help guard the headquarters of the US led Coalition forces in the country. The 55 members of the 450-strong Tonga Defence Services all volunteered for the mission.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Afu'alo Matoto, Tonga's information Minister

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