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October 10, 2019

U.S. Marines with Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Rota spread out to secure the embassy as they prepare to handle a group of role players serving as protestors during JACT-19, Cotonou, Benin, May 17, 2019. (U.S. Department of State photo)

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