Libya: four Italians kidnapped in the area of ​​Mellitah

20/07/15

The Farnesina reports that four Italians have been kidnapped in Libya near the Mellitah Oil and Gas compound. These are employees of the Bonatti construction company.

The Crisis Unit immediately activated to follow the case and is in constant contact with the families of the compatriots and with the Bonatti company.

As noted following the closure of the Italian Embassy in Libya on February 15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had signaled the situation of extreme difficulty in the country, inviting all of its compatriots to leave Libya.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release

(photo: Bonatti.it)