British marines may be deployed in Cyprus

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Six hundred British marines are expected to be deployed in Cyprus over the next two weeks, in order to participate in scheduled maneuvers at the British Bases in Cyprus, according to the ''Times'' of London, citing a Ministry of Defence announcement.

The news item spurred various comments regarding the possibility of land operations in Libya.

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson told CNA in London that ''there is no intention to be used in Libya'' and that ''this is against the Security Council resolution.''

''But it is within the capability of this force to be used in humanitarian and evacuation operations as they have been used in the past on various occasions,'' the spokesperson added.

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