Syria Conflict: German Cabinet Approves IS Mission

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The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria. Tornado reconnaissance aircraft, a naval frigate and a 1,200-strong force will be sent to the region under the proposals – expected to go for a parliament vote as early as Wednesday.

Germany decided to join the fight against IS after an appeal by French President Francois Hollande in the wake of the 13 November Paris attacks. Its forces will not engage in combat.

MPs are expected to back the mission, which would become Germany’s biggest current military operation abroad. A debate and vote on the UK’s involvement in fighting IS in Syria are due in the British parliament on Wednesday. The Bundestag (lower house) will assess the proposals on Wednesday and a vote is expected by the end of the week, reports say.

BBC.