London: More UK diplomats may be dispatched to Libya despite an SAS-escorted team being captured by anti-Gaddafi rebels, says Foreign Secretary William Hague.
The diplomatic team, including six SAS soldiers, was freed two days after being detained in eastern Libya.
They left for Malta on board HMS Cumberland on Sunday night.
“We intend, in consultation with the opposition, to send a further team to strengthen our dialogue in due course,” Hague said.
The team was dropped by helicopter into eastern Libya but were seized by opposition fighters and were found to be carrying weapons, ammunition, maps and passports of four different countries.
Hague said: “The team went to Libya to initiate contacts with the opposition.
“They experienced difficulties, which have now been satisfactorily resolved. They have now left Libya.”
Hague said: “We continue to press for Gaddafi to step down and we will work with the international community to support the legitimate ambitions of the Libyan people.”
British Ambassador to Libya Richard Northern was called in to explain to opposition forces what the group was doing in eastern Libya.
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