Italian Activists Detained in Libya as 'Illegal Migrants'

Two Italian Sumud activists detained in Benghazi, Libya, are being treated as 'illegal migrants' after being accused of illegal entry, with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani expressing hope for their swift return.

25 May, 10:20 — 25 May, 10:20

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Tajani says he hopes Sumud activists detained in Libya will be home soon

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 25 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday confirmed that two Italians who were part of a group of Global Sumud activists detained in Libya at the weekend have been transferred to Benghazi, adding that he is hopeful they will be back in Italy soon. "They are expected to appear before a judge this morning, so I hope the judge will order their return to Italy," Tajani told reporters in Rome in relation to the pair. "We are speaking with our interlocutor...

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Flotilla di terra, a Bengasi due attivisti italiani fermati. “Accusati di ingresso illegale”

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Italian Activists Detained in Libya as 'Illegal Migrants'

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Tajani says he hopes Sumud activists detained in Libya will be home soon

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Flotilla di terra, a Bengasi due attivisti italiani fermati. “Accusati di ingresso illegale”

Tajani says he hopes Sumud activists detained in Libya will be home soon

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