Libyan Militias Fight Near Airport as Greeks Join Exodus
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Militia fighting in Libya forced Greece to join an expanding list of nations evacuating their citizens from the North African oil producer, with battles resuming near Tripoli’s international airport today.
The Greek Navy frigate Salamis is expected to board about 180 people today, including 70 Greeks and nationals from China, Cyprus and the UK, a Greek government official said, requesting anonymity to discuss the operation. The Foreign Ministry in Athens told Greek embassy staff they can leave Tripoli, the state-run Libya News Agency said.