UPDATE: The two hijackers on-board the flight threatened to blow up the plane, their demands not yet known
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UPDATE: A photo shows the Afriqiyah Airways A320, with 118 people on board that was hijacked during an internal flight in Libya.pic.twitter.com/d3j17aShE6
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UPDATE: Security forces in Malta are currently at the airport after Afriqiyah Airways flight AAW209 with 118 people was hijacked in Libya.
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UPDATE: The hijackers of an Afriqiyah Airways are two pro-Gaddafi supporters armed with hand grenades, their demands not yet knownpic.twitter.com/d0AtgEMXOJ
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UPDATE: Maletse forces surround the Afriqiyah Airways A320, after it was hijacked during an internal flight in Libya, negotiations underwaypic.twitter.com/vyjMais7cq
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UPDATE: Photo allegedly taken on board Afriqiyah Airways A320,
#8U209, hijacker can be seen standing at the top of the aisle, 118 on-boardpic.twitter.com/IY4dET9Q4TThis media may contain sensitive material. Learn more
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UPDATE: Afriqyiah airways say they are in contact with Captain onboard hijacked plane and say the "situation is under control"
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UPDATE: The doors of the aircraft has been opened with the Hijackers reportedly agreeing to give themselves up and release all passengers
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BREAKING UPDATE: First group of passengers, consisting of women and children, being released now.pic.twitter.com/KvcTigpLwn
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UPDATE: 65 passengers have been freed so far by the 2 Libyan hijackers
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UPDATE: All passengers of the Hijacked Afriqiyah Airways, with 118 people on board have been freed
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UPDATE: The 2
#AfriqiyahAirways hijackers have given themselves up and been arrested by Maltese Security forces. - 1 more reply
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