DTN News - JORDAN DEFENSE NEWS: Jordan Joins Libya Mission In Non-Combat Role

DTN News - JORDAN DEFENSE NEWS: Jordan Joins Libya Mission In Non-Combat Role

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AMMAN, Jordan

- April 8, 2011:

Jordan has launched participation in the NATO no-fly zone mission over Libya.

Officials said Jordan's military was transporting non-combat equipment as part of humanitarian missions in Libya. They said the Jordanian role would continue indefinitely.

On April 5, the Royal Jordanian Air Force transported 10 tons of medical and humanitarian supplies to Libya. Officials said two unidentified air transports arrived in the Libyan city of Benghazi, which has been under rebel control.

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