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US calls for immediate resumption of Libya oil operations
TRIPOLI, Jan 21, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The United States called Tuesday for an
immediate resumption of Libya’s lifeline oil exports that have been blocked
by forces loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar since last week.
“The suspension of National Oil Corporation (NOC) operations risks
exacerbating the humanitarian emergency in #Libya and inflicting further
needless suffering on the Libyan people,” the US embassy in Tripoli tweeted.
“NOC operations should resume immediately,” it said.
BSS/AFP/RY/20:42 hrs