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U.S. Hires DynCorp for Somalia Peacekeeping

HeadlineMar 08, 2007

The Bush administration has given a new contract to the private military contractor DynCorp. On Wednesday, the State Department announced DynCorp has been hired to help equip and support the international peacekeeping force in Somalia. The $10 million deal means the U.S. can maintain its role in Somalia without committing combat troops.

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