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Dutch soldiers in Afghanistan suspended
Radio Netherlands, 26 Sept 08
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And in other "they sure do things differently in the Dutch Army" news...
Dutch officers say shortages endanger soldiers
Radio Netherlands, 26 Sept 08
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Dutch soldiers in Afghanistan suspended
Radio Netherlands, 26 Sept 08
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In Afghanistan, a Dutch Task Force Uruzgan platoon has been temporarily suspended from active service for collectively refusing to carry out an order. The 24 scouts refused to provide support and defence to a less-well trained and experienced unit. They wanted their commander to reverse the roles, but he refused and suspended the unit. The incident may lead to a criminal investigation. In this case the scouts will be sent back to the Netherlands. According to defence experts this is the first time an entire Dutch platoon has been suspended from active service.
And in other "they sure do things differently in the Dutch Army" news...
Dutch officers say shortages endanger soldiers
Radio Netherlands, 26 Sept 08
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The commanders of two Dutch platoons in the Afghan province of Uruzgan have written to the union for defence personnel VBM/NOV claiming that Dutch lives are at risk due to a shortage of equipment, such as armoured vehicles and ambulances. Existing equipment is poorly maintained. It is not the first time that members of the Dutch Task Force in Uruzgan have complained about a lack of equipment. According to VBM/NOV chairman Jean Debie measures are urgently needed to tackle the problem. Defence Minister Eimert van Middelkoop says although he thinks it is inappropriate that the commanders should have sought publicity in this way, he will investigate their complaints.