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Greek-owned tanker bombed in Libyan port Greek-owned tanker bombed in Libyan port
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An unidentified warplane has bombed a Greek-owned tanker ship in the eastern Libyan port of Darna, killing two crew members and injuring two more, according to Greek authorities. A military spokesman for Libya’s internationally recognised government says its fighter jets bombed a Greek-owned tanker ship because it had no prior clearance to enter an eastern port and acted “suspiciously”.
Citing a briefing by the ship’s managers, the merchant marine ministry said the Liberian-flagged Araevo was attacked on Sunday while it was anchored in the harbour. Spokesman Ahmed al-Mesmari said the jets struck the tanker twice on Monday in Darna before his government was informed that it was commissioned by the local power station.
Darna is a base for Islamist extremists, who have pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Widespread militia violence has plunged Libya into chaos less than four years after a Nato-backed uprising toppled longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Greek officials said the bombing killed two crew members and wounded two onboard the Liberian-flagged Araevo.
Al-Mesmari said: “We regret the loss of lives.”
The Araevo’s crew of 26 comprised 21 Filipinos, three Greeks and two Romanians.The Araevo’s crew of 26 comprised 21 Filipinos, three Greeks and two Romanians.
The ministry said on Monday the vessel had 12,600 tonnes of fuel on board. Damage is still being assessed. Darna is a base for Islamic extremists who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Libya, torn between rival governments, has been beset by militia violence since its 2011 civil war and the death of dictator Muammar Gaddafi.