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US Supports Senegal’s Military Intervention in Gambia

© AP Photo / Jane HahnSenegal soldiers take part in the opening ceremony of Flintlock, anti-terrorism training in Thies, Senegal, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016
Senegal soldiers take part in the opening ceremony of Flintlock, anti-terrorism training in Thies, Senegal, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The United States supports intervention of Senegal’s troops into Gambia, US Department of State spokesperson John Kirby said in a briefing on Thursday.

Six Gambian soldiers were convicted over a failed coup attempt in late 2014 aimed at ousting President Yahya Jammeh, pictured here. - Sputnik International
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"We do support it, and we support it because we understand that the purpose is to help stabilize intense situation," Kirby stated when asked whether the United States supports the intervention.

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