July 19, 2006 - 19:47 AMT
Fourth Shift of Armenian Peacekeepers to Depart for Iraq July 23
July 23 the fourth shift of Armenian peacekeepers will depart for Iraq. RA Defense Minister, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net, three shifts of Armenian peacekeepers, each consisting of 46 people, have been sent to Iraq so far. The current shift includes 3 staff commanders, 2 medical officers, 10 combat engineers and 31 drivers. To note, the Armenian units have been taking part in the peacekeeping mission in Iraq since January 25, 2005.