China Prepares Libya Evacuation - Democratic Underground

Joanne98

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Feb-23-11 09:37 AM
Original message

China Prepares Libya Evacuation

Source: VOA

China is preparing a mass evacuation of its citizens from Libya, where a violent uprising has seen Chinese interests come under attack.

China said Wednesday it is sending a fleet of ships, buses and planes to Libya to evacuate over 30,000 Chinese nationals.

A chartered plane left Beijing Wednesday loaded with food and medical supplies, and will also take part in the mission.

Hundreds have been killed in an uprising against leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Read more: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/China-Prepares-Libya-Evacuation-116726169.html

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.