The White House said on Wednesday that it had deployed 47 troops to South Sudan to protect U.S. citizens and the U.S. embassy after an outbreak of deadly violence in the country.
US sends 47 troops to country to protect Americans
"These deployed personnel will remain in South Sudan until the security situation becomes such that their presence is no longer needed," the White House said in a statement.
U.S. sends 47 troops to South Sudan to protect Americans
The combat-ready troops arrived in South Sudan on Tuesday. An additional 130 military personnel currently in Djibouti are also prepared to provide support as necessary, the White House said.
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