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Most Brits now evacuated from Libya

Fewer than 150 Brits now remain in Libya after rescue efforts over the weekend, with most of those wishing to remain in the country.


Three times more foreign nationals than British people were rescued from Libya by British forces over the weeked, David Cameron told MPs yeterday.


Cameron told the Commons that 95 Britons and 270 foreign nationals were airlifted from the north African country on Saturday and Sunday.


The Prime Minister also suggested that oil companies should pay for the cost of the repatriation of their workers from Libya.
 
In all, British Forces helped rescue some 600 British nationals.


Meanwhile, 50 Britons and 150 foreign nationals arrived in Malta on HMS Cumberland as evacuation efforts continued


Cameron confirmed that one of the RAF C130 Hercules involved in the mission to evacuate oil workers had suffered minor damage from small-arms fire.


Rebel forces in Libya were reported to have apologised for firing at the plane, which they mistook for one linked to the Gaddafi regime.


The Foreign Office continues to warn against all but essential travel to the country.


 

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