Libya Recalls Anniversary of U.S. Troop Departure
From Reuters
BEIRUT —
Thousands of Libyans converged on a square in Tripoli Thursday to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the departure of U.S. troops from the country, the Libyan news agency JANA said.
JANA, monitored in Beirut, said parades and rallies began Wednesday night with the lighting of a “victory torch” at Wheelus Field, which until June, 1970, was the largest American air base outside the United States.
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