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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-04-11 05:32 AM
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Libya TV shows captured Dutch marine helicopter crew
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Source: BBC

A Dutch marine helicopter crew have been shown on Libyan state TV after being captured while attempting to evacuate two foreign citizens.

The TV showed the three-strong crew, their Lynx helicopter and weapons, saying they had entered Libyan air space "in breach of international law".

Dutch officials say the helicopter was captured on Sunday near Sirte while trying to fly out two Europeans.

Talks are under way to free the crew, who are two men and one woman


Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12645675
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