On April 17, 2008, Russian President Putin met with Libyan leader Gaddafi. The female bodyguards, dressed in uniform and with beautiful makeup, became the focus of media attention.
Gaddafi's "Amazons" were all highly skilled, excellent marksmanship, and loyal to Gaddafi, even willing to die to protect his safety. Therefore, they also gained Gaddafi's absolute trust, and were required to provide 24-hour round-the-clock close protection for Gaddafi. To join the death squad, three conditions must be met. First, one must be a virgin, and there are rumors that Gaddafi insisted that they "pledge their bodies" to him. Second, one must graduate from a women's military academy, proficient in martial arts and firearms. Third, one must be personally selected by Gaddafi from the military academy, which is known as "one in a hundred".