An additional 55 soldiers are leaving for Iraq following an approval of a request by the United Nations.
The first batch of 18 soldiers left over the weekend and another 18 Fiji soldiers left for Iraq this morning.
Land Force Commander, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said Fiji had put in its bid to contribute more troops to Iraq after a request from the UN.
He said this was approved by the UN and the final decision was made by the Fiji Cabinet.
According to the RFMF Movement Officer, the 18 soldiers who left this morning were farewelled by Colonel Seruiratu.
Another 19 soldiers leave for Iraq next Saturday.
The additional 55 soldiers will bring the total number of Fiji soldiers in Iraq to 278.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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55 soldiers headed to Iraq following UN approval
