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Two US Service Members Missing in Morocco

Two US Service Members Missing in Morocco

Summary

Two U.S. soldiers went missing near Tan-Tan, Morocco, during a military training exercise called African Lion. The U.S. military is searching for them and investigating what happened.

Key Facts

  • Two U.S. service members disappeared near a training area close to Tan-Tan, Morocco.
  • They were participating in African Lion, the largest exercise organized by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).
  • African Lion started in mid-April and involves cooperation between U.S., NATO countries (like France and Italy), and several African nations.
  • More than 7,000 military personnel from 30 countries joined this year's exercises.
  • The drills take place across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia.
  • The U.S. began training in Morocco after finishing exercises in Tunisia.
  • The search for the missing soldiers is still ongoing, and no names have been released.
  • AFRICOM announced the incident is under investigation.
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