New Dawn For “America’s Africa”: Obama Deploys First Contingent of US Ground Troops to South Sudan | Global Research

New Dawn For “America’s Africa”: Obama Deploys First Contingent of US Ground Troops to South Sudan | Global Research

Off the wire: “The US has deployed 45 troops to protect US personnel and assets in South Sudan amid ongoing fighting between rebels and government forces, the White House said. President Barack Obama sent a letter to Congress, saying the group of soldiers was sent Wednesday, AFP reported. The small force will remain in South Sudan “until the security situation becomes such that it is no longer needed,” Obama said.“Although equipped for combat, this force was deployed for the purpose of protecting US citizens and property.”