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Italian Premier Shuns Sending Troops to Libya

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Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Sunday ruled out sending Italian troops to Libya as suggested by American envoy to Rome who indicated that Italy could send 5,000 troops to help fight IS in divided Libya. Speaking at a talk show, Renzi dismissed the allegations that Rome was ready to parachute troops in war-torn Libyan to […]
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Libya: Tripoli Threatens to Shut Border with Tunisia after Ban on Libyan planes

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Foreign Minister of the Tripoli-based Salvation government Ali Abu Zakouk Tuesday launched a tirade against Tunisia and threatened to close the border between the two countries if Tunis continues banning Libyan planes from landing at Tunis-Carthage airport. Speaking at a press conference, the minister blamed Tunisia for acting unfairly towards Libyans. “We are very upset […]