(6)Dutch troops to hand over security duties in Muthana to Britain

(6)Dutch troops to hand over security duties in Muthana to Britain

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Dutch vehicles leave Camp Smitty outside Samawah in the southern Iraqi province of Muthana for Kuwait on March 7 ahead of a ceremony for Dutch troops to hand over to British forces their security duties in the province.

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