Flotilla, Italian activists in Libya remain in prison
The pre-trial detention continues until a new hearing. "The Consul General in Benghazi has submitted a new formal request for a visit to his compatriots," the Farnesina reported
"The two compatriots participating in the land flotilla and detained in Libya appeared today before the Libyan prosecutor, who ordered the continuation of the pre-trial detention until the next hearing. The Consul General in Benghazi has submitted a new formal request for a consular visit to the two Italians'. This was reported in a note by the Italian Foreign Ministry.
"The Farnesina, the Italian Embassy in Tripoli and the Consulate General in Benghazi," the note goes on to say, "continue to follow the matter in liaison with the local authorities in order to allow the return of the compatriots to Italy as soon as possible. The families of the compatriots are informed of the status of the detention and of the diplomatic steps taken to protect the two relatives,' the ministry concludes.
