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By Compiled From Wire Service Dispatches With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World; Edited By Laurent Belsie

April 21, 1983

Brazil accused Libya of sending arms to Nicaragua. On Saturday Libya got permission for four cargo planes to make a refueling stop in northeastern Brazil on grounds that they were carrying medical supplies to Nicaragua. But the planes were inspected and found to contain arms, a Brazilian official said. The planes were unloaded and allowed to leave.