We've made a huge contribution in terms of aid, we're providing logistical assistance to the African Union troops.

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West African bloc Ecowas has authorised the immediate deployment of 2, 000 troops to Mali and UK Prime Minister David Cameron said British forces would offer logistical assistance to help transport troops and equipment.

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Labour has warned of the risks of "mission creep" in Mali - where the UK is providing logistical assistance to French forces and 350 British troops were sent earlier this month to train Malian forces.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed to "provide logistical military assistance to help transport foreign troops and equipment quickly to Mali, " but no British personnel in a combat role, a Downing Street spokesman said.

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Hollande spoke Saturday evening with British Prime Minister David Cameron, who consented for the United Kingdom to "provide logistical military assistance to help transport foreign troops and equipment quickly to Mali" -- but no "British personnel in a combat role" -- a Downing Street spokesman said.

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She also instructed diplomats to provide minimal assistance with logistical arrangements.

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Panetta described the assistance as both logistical and intelligence.

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While the U.S. does not plan to contribute troops, it will provide logistical support, command-and-control assistance and intelligence.

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