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Saturday, March 05, 2011

Three Dutch marines captured in Libya


Forces loyal to Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi have captured three Dutch marines that were trying to rescue two European citizens near the port of Sirte in Libya.

The Dutch Defense Ministry spokesman Otte Beeksma said on Thursday that the marines were surrounded by Libyan armed forces on Sunday, The Guardian reported.

The marines landed near the port of Sirte by a Lynx helicopter that was on board the Dutch HMS Tromp navy ship.

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