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Libya says two people are involved in the hijacking of Sudanese jet

August 27, 2008 (KHARTOUM) — Libyan authorities said there are only two kidnappers behind the hijacking of a Sudanese passengers plane. Yesterday, Al-Jazeera TV said 10 people were involved in the aerial piracy.

The plane, carrying 87 passengers, was hijacked after departing the town of Nyala in the western region of Darfur en route to the capital, Khartoum.

“The two hijackers and the seven crew are still inside. We are continuing to negotiate with them,” he said, requesting anonymity. However, A Sudanese official said there were eight crew on board.

The Sudanese foreign ministry called on Libyan authorities to arrest them and deport them to Khartoum. A statement issued by the ministry slammed the “the terrorist act” and urged the international community to condemn it.

The ministry further said it conducting contacts with the “very helpful” Libyan officials as the crisis entered its second day in order to end the hijacking and to organize the return of the released passengers.

The hijacking came one day after the killing of dozens of civilians by the Sudanese army at Kalma IDPs camp in south Darfur.

(ST)

3 Comments

  • AramanaCaani junuba
    AramanaCaani junuba

    Libya says two people are involved in the hijacking of Sudanese jet
    NCP SCHEMISM TO COVER KALMA CAMP INCIDENT!

    NCP/ GOS activities in sudan can’t never be hard to detect!
    they can even shoot their soldiers and declare that the rebels hold responsibility,
    we know such schemisms!

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