Kofi Annan's Quote - Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping

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Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their own populations. – Kofi Annan

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