Reply #42: Update Breaking on Dutch soldiers

[JanDutchy]

Dutch marines caught in Libya being freed

Updated 04:05 AM Mar 11, 2011
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A Greek official says three Dutch marines who were captured after a botched evacuation mission in Libya will soon fly to Athens under a deal reached with the Libyan government.

The Defense Ministry official says a Greek military transport has landed in Tripoli to pick up the Dutch and is expected to leave soon.

He says the handover was agreed during a meeting in Athens earlier Thursday between Libyan envoy Mohamed Tahir Siala and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Dollis.

The Greek official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the issue.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110311-0000018/Dutch-marines-caught-in-Libya-being-freed