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Libia pensa a risarcimento per vittime IRA

Libya hints at compensation for IRA victims

Gaddafi | GheddafiLibya is in talks with the British government about a potential compensation deal for victims of Libyan-backed IRA terrorism, according to a senior official in Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s government.

Hundreds of relatives are involved in a multi-million damages claim against the Libyan leader for his country’s role in providing arms and explosives to the IRA during the Troubles.

Their calls for justice intensified after the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi from a Scottish jail on compassionate grounds.

For the first time the authorities in Tripoli have hinted that they may be willing to consider a pay out in recognition for their role in arming the IRA.

Libya’s Secretary for International Cooperation Mohammed Siala told the Independent newspaper that the issue of compensation had been discussed with London.

When asked about the Libyan position regarding the claim, he said: ‘It is a special case. We have a good understanding with the UK.’

However, Mr Siala said no firm agreement had been reached.

‘Things have not matured yet,’ he told the newspaper.

After Megrahi was released families of IRA victims called on Colonel Gaddafi to show the same compassion and settle their claim.

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Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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