Jul 21 thomwestcott

Ukrainian “pirate” ship held in Benghazi

By Ayman Amzein and Tom Westcott.Benghazi, 21 July 2013:A vessel owned by a Ukrainian man who allegedly commandeered a previous shipment of cars bound...

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Mar 29 thomwestcott

Egyptian fishermen rescued, then arrested

Tripoli, 29 March 2013:Eight Egyptian fishermen have been rescued from their sinking boat off the coast of Libya, before being arrested for illegally...

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Oct 10 George Grant

Fourteen Italian fishermen released on bail in Benghazi

Tripoli, 10 October:Fourteen Italian fisherman arrested off the Benghazi coast on Sunday have been released on bail awaiting trial.The men have been a...

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Oct 8 George Grant

Fourteen Italian fisherman arrested off Benghazi coast

By George Grant.Tripoli, 8 October:Fourteen Italian fishermen have been arrested off the Libyan coast and taken to the military court in Benghazi. The...

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Italian trawlers released but questions remain
Jul 16 Nigel Ash

Italian trawlers released but questions remain

By Tom Westcott. Tripoli, 16 July:Despite the release of three Italian fishing vessels and their 19 crew captured in June off the coast and detained...

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Jun 29 George Grant

Foreign ministry launching "urgent inquiry" into Tunisian boat attack

Tripoli, 29 June: The Foreign Ministry has said it is investigating the killing of a Tunisian fishing boat captain by a vessel belonging to the Libyan...

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