EUHR Solana welcomes repatriation of Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor from Libya

Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), issued the following statement on the repatriation of the Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor:

"I am delighted that the Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor have been repatriated to Bulgaria. This decision puts an end to a long-standing tragedy.

I extend my congratulations to all those who with determination and hard work made possible this outcome.

I would also like to express my sympathy and compassion to the infected children and their families.

Now, I am confident that we will be able to improve our relations with Libya".

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• Conclusions du Conseil de l'UE sur la Libye (16/10/2007)
• Statement of EU Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on arrival with Bulgarian nurses in Sofia (24/7/2007)
• Agreement on the release of Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor from Libya (24/7/2007)
• Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on the announcement of the Libyan families (18/7/2007)
• EU Commission President Barroso and Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner react to Ruling of Libyan High Judicial Council (18/7/2007)
• EU Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner comments on Libyan court ruling on Bulgarian nurses case (11/7/2007)
• EU Council Conclusions on the Death Sentence against five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor in Libya  (22/1/2007)
• EU Parliament condemns Libyan court death sentence on Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor (18/1/2007)