The Government of Malta this evening categorically denied claims being made by former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney that "12,000 U.S. troops (are) stationed in Malta and they are about to make their descent into Libya".

Ms McKinney made these statements on her public blog http://allthingscynthiamckinney.posterous.com.

"The allegations are completely false," the government said in a statement.

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