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Senegal denied reinforciing troops

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    In a related issue, Senegal’s military has denied reports that it had sent 200 troops to reinforce its 2,300 men in Guinea Bissau, AFP reported on Sunday. Quoting a statement form military headquarters in Dakar it said the only troop movements were in Elinkine and Cap Skirring, in the southern Casamance area, where they are guarding hotels against attacks by Senegalese rebels. Senegal sent troops to Guinea Bissau in June 1998 in support for that country’s president. Almost a month ago, Senegal announced the withdrawal of the first 200 of its men in Guinea Bissau

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