Libya condems handover of Milosevic

Libya has criticised the handing over of Slobodan Milosevic to the United Nations war crimes tribunal in The Hague, claiming the former Yugoslav president was sold for $1bn in Western aid and should not face trial abroad.

Libya condems handover of Milosevic
Sat, 30 Jun, 2001 - 21:59

Libya has criticised the handing over of Slobodan Milosevic to the United Nations war crimes tribunal in The Hague, claiming the former Yugoslav president was sold for $1bn in Western aid and should not face trial abroad.

A statement from Libya's foreign ministry says Mr Milosevic's extradition "resembles a business deal. Milosevic was sold for $1bn".

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