Italy on Wednesday flew out 22
wounded Libyans from Benghazi and is now treating them at Rome's
Celio military hospital, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
It was the first group judged fit for air transport by the
defence ministry.
Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said "our action does not
stop here.
"Our efforts are aimed at helping wounded Libyans all over
Libya.
Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said "the defence ministry's
commitment in Libya, in support of the forces opposing Daesh, is
marked by a strong humanitarian value".
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