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British pilots ‘taking part in airstrikes in Syria’ – despite government vote against military action
Friday, July 17, 2015 7:34
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British pilots who are embedded within US and Canada-led coalition forces have taken part in airstrikes over Syria.
The BBC reports that UK personnel have already been involved in fighting Isis, despite a vote in the House of Commons in 2013 against military action in the region.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said this is because, “when embedded, UK personnel are effectively operating as foreign troops”.
Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary, said MPs’ approval would be needed before any new UK action in Syria …. http://www.independent.co.uk
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/07/british-pilots-taking-part-in.html
