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| Libya considers compensation for IRA victims |
| 2009-09-01 |
| Libya is considering a compensation deal for victims of Tripoli-backed IRA terrorism, a senior official in Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's government has claimed. 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 Irish republican paramilitaries during the Troubles. Their calls for justice intensified after the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi from a Scottish jail on compassionate grounds. Now 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 Co-operation Mohammed Siala claimed the issue of compensation had been discussed with London. When asked about the Libyan position regarding the claim, he told The Independent: "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 paper. |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #1 I wonder if this was part of the deal. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2009-09-01 11:07 |