Honduran President Ricardo Maduro says he will withdraw his country's troops from Iraq as soon as possible.
Speaking on national television late Monday, Mr. Maduro said the nearly 370 Honduran soldiers in Iraq will be pulled out as soon as that can be done safely.
Soldiers from Honduras have been clearing mines and providing medical care in central Iraq since last summer. They had previously been set to leave when their mandate ends in July.
Several Latin American nations have reassessed deployment of their soldiers to Iraq following Spain's decision to bring its soldiers home.
The Dominican Republic said its 300 troops would stay in Iraq until August, fulfilling their one-year commitment. El Salvador said its troops would remain in Iraq, under Polish command following the pullout of Spanish forces.
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Speaking on national television late Monday, Mr. Maduro said the nearly 370 Honduran soldiers in Iraq will be pulled out as soon as that can be done safely.
Soldiers from Honduras have been clearing mines and providing medical care in central Iraq since last summer. They had previously been set to leave when their mandate ends in July.
Several Latin American nations have reassessed deployment of their soldiers to Iraq following Spain's decision to bring its soldiers home.
The Dominican Republic said its 300 troops would stay in Iraq until August, fulfilling their one-year commitment. El Salvador said its troops would remain in Iraq, under Polish command following the pullout of Spanish forces.
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