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The Pentagon has some 4,000 personnel at the camp, which supports U.S. and allied operations in Somalia and houses a quick-reaction force to respond to threats to American embassies in the region.

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.

Thousands of troops and state personnel will take part in a military parade Tuesday to mark the anniversary, in keeping with other key dates in September in ideologically-aligned neighbours China and Vietnam.

"In practice, we face many difficulties, especially given our own circumstances, including equipment issues and delays in scheduling the manufacturers' technical personnel," Koo said.

The statement continued: "Bus Éireann and emergency services personnel attended the scene".