LIBYA: High-profile European politicians have been accused of conspiring with Libya’s coastguard to forcibly turn away refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. These politicians include the former head of the EU’s foreign policy, Federica Mogherini, the current and former interior ministers of Italy, and the current and former prime ministers of Malta. The accusation was made in a criminal complaint filed with the International Criminal Court. One of those cited in the complaint as a co-conspirator in the push-back scam is Marco Minniti, who was the interior minister of Italy at the time of the transaction. Also Read: United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss Apologizes for Any Errors

Source: Libya Today November 30, 2022 17:45 UTC