Greek minister says five aid mission members killed in Libya road accident - GulfToday

Greek minister says five aid mission members killed in Libya road accident

  • 18 Sep 2023

The health minister for the Libyan eastern government, told a televised news conference on Sunday that four members had been killed and 15 injured. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Five members of a Greek humanitarian aid mission were killed in a road accident in Libya on Sunday, including two civilians, the Greek Defence Minister said in a statement on Monday.

Minister Nikos Dendias announced three days of national mourning in the Greek Armed Forces.

Othman Abduljaleel, the health minister for the Libyan eastern government, told a televised news conference on Sunday that four members had been killed and 15 injured, including seven in critical condition.

Reuters

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