Istanbul, May 17, 2025 (AFP) - Turkey evacuates 82 nationals from Libya after unrest

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2025-05-17
Turkey evacuated 82 of its nationals from the Libyan capital Tripoli after several days of fatal clashes between armed groups, foreign ministry sources said late Friday. "Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home," the source said, referring to "the conflict and insecurity" that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. The move came a day after the Turkis......
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KATIMA MULILO, 16 May 2025 - Six officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism appeared before the Katima Mulilo District A-Court Magistrate Davy Kambinda on Friday facing a charge of assault with grievous bodily harm (GBH).

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KATIMA MULILO, 16 May 2025 - Six officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism appeared before the Katima Mulilo District A-Court Magistrate Davy Kambinda on Friday facing a charge of assault with grievous bodily harm (GBH). Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso (NAMPA)

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OMUTHIYA, 16 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council and officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, through the Directorate of Forestry at Onankali, confiscated illegally harvested firewood. (Photo: Contributed)

OMUTHIYA, 16 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council and officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, through the Directorate of Forestry at Onankali, confiscated illegally harvested firewood. (Photo: Contributed)

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SWAKOPMUND, 16 May 2025 - Edith Kukuri (in red), the Chairperson of the National Federation of People with Disabilities in Erongo Region, photographed with five Swakopmund residents with disabilities who received plots from the Swakopmund constituency office on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 16 May 2025 - Edith Kukuri (in red), the Chairperson of the National Federation of People with Disabilities in Erongo Region, photographed with five Swakopmund residents with disabilities who received plots from the Swakopmund constituency office on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 16 MAY (NAMPA) - Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Louisa Kativa handing over the deed of ownership to Johanna Kambanzera, a mother to a son with disabilities, who was one of 5 Swakopmund residents with disabilities, who benefited from the donated plots. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 16 MAY (NAMPA) - Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Louisa Kativa handing over the deed of ownership to Johanna Kambanzera, a mother to a son with disabilities, who was one of 5 Swakopmund residents with disabilities, who benefited from the donated plots. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete addressed the staff from regional offices in Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Kunene, Kavango East and West and Zambezi at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete addressed the staff from regional offices in Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Kunene, Kavango East and West and Zambezi at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

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WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - Julius Ngweda, spokesperson of the ministry of works and transport. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - Julius Ngweda, spokesperson of the ministry of works and transport. (Photo: Contributed)

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WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Contributed)

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 ONANKALI, 15 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Ministry and Minister of Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete during the official opening of the Nambaza Shopping Centre on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

ONANKALI, 15 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Ministry and Minister of Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete during the official opening of the Nambaza Shopping Centre on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

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