A group of 17 Spaniards that they had been trapped in Tripoli (Libya) for recent fighting has managed to leave the country this Thursday with the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to exterior sources, the 17 Spaniards “They have been evacuated to Rome, on a flight that has taken off from Misrata airport”another Libya city located about 200 kilometers from Tripoli. The sources have not clarified whether it has been aboard a plane sent by the Spanish government or on a commercial flight.
“The Embassy of Spain in Tripoli has been in contact with the Spanish community in Libya and made the necessary efforts to facilitate the evacuation of all Spaniards They have wanted to leave the country, “the sources have assured.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, has published on Thursday night on the social network X that the evacuation of Libya of the Spaniards who have needed it for the confrontations in Tripoli He has completed “successfully.”
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In the same message, Albares has highlighted the “excellent work” of the Embassy of Spain In Libya to protect citizens and recalled consular emergency phones with which it can be contacted if necessary: +218 91 320 39 04 and +216 29 174 445.
This Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had confirmed that there were some Spaniards trapped in Tripoli following the fighting that have occurred in recent days in the capital of Libya and He had promised to help them leave the country once the security circumstances allow it.
The announcement on the high fire agreement occurred on Wednesday after hours of fighting between Brigade 444 and a group aligned with the national unity government, Leded by Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibé, and a Militia of the Special Dysmasion Force headed by Abdelrauf Kara, not linked to the authorities.
The climb of violence in Tripoli between different groups was unleashed due to the death of the leader of the Progundamental Militia Libya SSA
The climb of violence in Tripoli between different groups He unleashed due to the death of the leader of the Progender Militia LibyAbdelghani al Kikli, known as 'Gheniua'.
Currently, Libya is divided into two administrations after the House of Representatives, based in the east of the country, ended Dbeibé's mandate For the postponement of the presidential elections in December 2021, although the Prime Minister of Unit rejected the decision and chose to remain in office until the celebration of elections.
A group of 17 Spaniards that they had been trapped in Tripoli (Libya) for recent fighting has managed to leave the country this Thursday with the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
