Italy has agreed to pay Libya about 3.5 billion euros compensation for abuses committed during its colonial rule of the North African country.
The 30-year occupation ended in 1943. The compensation deal was signed by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in Benghazi on Saturday. Speaking in the Libyan capital, Berlusconi apologised to Libya for the damage inflicted by Italy during the colonial era. The pledged funds are to be Italy and Libya sign "friendship pact" ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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