No: 25, 20 January 2021, Press Release Regarding The Explosion at Tripoli Naval Academy

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 20.01.2021

We have received the news with deep sorrow that on 19 January 2021 Commanders of the Naval Academy and Naval College and one civilian lost their lives, due to the fire and consequent explosion at the ammunition depot of the Libya Naval Academy based in Tripoli.

We wish Allah’s mercy upon the deceased, a speedy recovery to the wounded, and our condolences to the brotherly people of Libya.

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