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Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel

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OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it believes a Libyan coast guard vessel on August 24 fired upon a Norwegian-flagged ship, the MV Ocean Viking, which conducts migrant

Norway Claims Libyan Coast Guard Fired on Migrant Ship MV Ocean Viking

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it believes a Libyan coast guard vessel on August 24 fired upon a Norwegian-flagged ship, the MV Ocean Viking, which conducts migrant rescue missions in the Mediterranean.

The incident had put the vessel, crew and others on board at risk, the Norwegian foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that the incident be investigated to determine what happened, and that Libyan authorities implement measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again," Norway said.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Essi Lehto and Louise Rasmussen)

Key Takeaways

  • Norway claims Libya coast guard fired on MV Ocean Viking.
  • The incident occurred on August 24 in the Mediterranean.
  • Norway's foreign ministry demands an investigation.
  • The ship is Norwegian-flagged and conducts rescue missions.
  • Libyan authorities urged to prevent similar incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What incident did Norway's foreign ministry report?
Norway's foreign ministry reported that a Libyan coast guard vessel fired upon the MV Ocean Viking, a Norwegian-flagged ship, on August 24.
What was the response of Norway's foreign ministry?
The ministry stated that the incident put the vessel, crew, and others on board at risk, and requested an investigation to determine what happened.
What measures did Norway request from Libyan authorities?
Norway requested that Libyan authorities implement measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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