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Venezuela searches for rebels after deadly clash
07 Aug, 2017
A search is under way in Venezuela for 10 men who escaped with weapons after an attack on a military base, President Nicol?s Maduro says.
The assault in the north-western city of Valencia was carried out by 20 people, he said. Two were killed, one was injured and seven were arrested.
Earlier, a video posted on social media showed uniformed men saying they were rising against a “murderous tyranny”.
Despite the incident, the situation appears to be calm in the country.
On state television, Mr Maduro congratulated the army for its “immediate reaction” in putting down the attack in the early hours of Sunday, saying they had earned his “admiration.”
He called the incident a “terrorist attack” carried out by “mercenaries”, and said the security forces were actively searching for those who had escaped. “We’ll get them,” he vowed.
Military vehicles were patrolling the streets in and around Valencia and at least one helicopter was being used in the operation.
The government said that those arrested included a first lieutenant who had deserted. It said the others were civilians wearing uniforms. (Courtesy BBC)
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