Libyan soldiers training in the UK are being sent home early following a series of sexual assault allegations.
More than 300 members of the country's armed forces have been based at Cambridgeshire's Bassingbourn Barracks as part of the UK's pledge to support the Libyan government.
Some had been due to return at the end of November but their stay is being cut short after five soldiers were accused of sex attacks.
Two have admitted sexually assaulting women in Cambridge, while the latest charges relate to the rape of a man in the city on Sunday.
A Libyan official soldier gives instructions to his soldiers as they take part in a training exercise directed by the Italian Army's 80th Infantry Regiment of Cassino, in Persano
Libyan soldiers in Italy, which also agreed to help train 15,000 recruits
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said: "The majority of recruits have responded positively to the training despite the ongoing political uncertainty in Libya but there have been disciplinary issues.
"Training was initially expected to last until the end of November but we have agreed with the Libyan government that it is best for all involved to bring forward the training completion date.
"The recruits will be returning to Libya in the coming days.
"The UK remains committed to supporting the Libyan government as it works to establish stability and security across the country."
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