African Lion 22 military maneuvers begin Monday

African Lion 22 military maneuvers begin Monday
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Monday 20 June 2022 - 23:38

The armies of Morocco and the US begin Monday African Lion 22 military maneuvers, considered the largest on the continent, with exercises in different parts of the country and near Western Sahara.

The exercises for this 18th edition are set to take place for the period from June 20 to 30, 2022.

A statement to the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces stated that the actual start of the operations of the multinational joint task force was marked by the opening ceremony, which was held Monday at the level of the High Command of the Southern Region in Agadir, along with the presence of representatives of the participating countries.

This year’s edition saw the participation of 10 African and international countries as well as about 20 military observers from partner countries in the regions of Agadir, Benguerir, Kenitra, Mahbas, Taroudant, and Tantan, according to the same source.

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