Libya war hurt arrive for aid

FOURTEEN casualties of the Libyan conflict have arrived in Ireland to undergo treatment for injuries they sustained during the fight to overthrow Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

The wounded arrived in Shannon shortly after 5.20pm yesterday on a flight from Tunisia via France accompanied by a doctor. The men will undergo surgery for a range of traumatic injuries including gunshot and shrapnel wounds.

As many as 70 well-wishers from the Libyan community in Ireland, including children carrying flags and banners, gathered at Shannon from early afternoon to welcome their countrymen. Many bought gifts from airport shops.