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Eastern Libyan authorities deport EU ministers, commissioner

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A statement from the prime minister of the eastern part of Libya said the interior ministers of Italy, Greece, Malta and the EU migration commissioner were “persona non-grata” after they were denied entry shortly after their arrival in Benghazi.

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  • EU and Italian, Greek, and Maltese interior ministers denied entry in Benghazi.
  • Eastern Libyan prime minister stated the officials entered illegally. 17s
  • Delegation visited Tripoli and met with the internationally recognised government. 35s
  • The deportation is linked to the delegation's prior meeting in Tripoli. 39s
  • Visitors to eastern Libya must coordinate with the east-based government allied with Khalifa Haftar. 54s
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