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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia has begun withdrawing some of its peacekeeping troops and equipment from East Timor as security improves in the fledgling country, a military statement said Thursday.
A naval transport ship and three army Blackhawk helicopters returned from Dili in the last 10 days, the Australian Defense Force statement said.
An infantry company of about 100 soldiers, 23 armored personnel carriers with crews and some logistical and headquarters staff will also return home "over the next few weeks," the statement said.
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