Dutch Soldiers arrested in Libya

Three soldiers were arrested by Dutch naval forces pro Gaddafi when he was about to evacuate workers from the Netherlands from Libya. Besides the three soldiers, two Dutch workers who want to be saved also detained.

According to the Dutch Defense Ministry spokesman, Otte Beeksma, quoted from page Associated Press, Thursday, March 3, 2011, the arrest occurred on Sunday, February 27 and then when the three members of the Dutch navy landed in the area using helicopters Linx Sirte. The soldiers are from the Dutch Navy vessel HMS Tromp is throwing anchor in the waters of Libya.

Navy soldiers suddenly surrounded by armed troops and pro-Muammar Gaddafi was arrested immediately. Currently, the Dutch government was negotiating the release of the soldiers. Two Dutch citizens who want to be saved, liberated by Libyan troops and has returned to his country.

"We have contacted them. Currently in good condition. We hope they can be released as soon as possible," said Beeksma without giving the identities of the soldiers.

Beeksma says a new report to be published because the negotiations are still rolling and deliberately did not publish. "This is a situation that is better kept secret, because then we can discuss calmly to ensure their safety," said Beeksma.

Unrest in Libya make a lot of foreign citizens worried. This is what makes some countries began evacuating their nationals from Libya. The Netherlands is one of the few countries that reduce its navy in the evacuation process.

Britain reportedly perform a special operation to evacuate because they did not permit landing in Tripoli.