UN envoy for Libya holds Malta talks before landing in Tripoli seeking ceasefire

United Nations special envoy to Libya, former Jordanian foreign minister Abdelilah Al-Khatib has landed in Tripoli this evening after holding talks in Malta with foreign minister Tonio Borg.

Al-Khatib – who has been appointed by UN secretary General Ban-Ki Moon to seek an end to the escalating violence and ensure that humanitarian aid gets to those in need in Libya, arrived in Malta late yesterday afternoon with a special UN flight.

The envoy travelled directly from New York accompanied by a high-powered delegation who also met with Minister Tonio Borg.

No immediate details of the meetings were made known to the media from the foreign office.

Ban Ki-Moon said on Friday in New York the most immediate challenge is the humanitarian aspect because civilians have borne the brunt of the violence.

Al-Khatib called it a "delicate and crucial mission" and said he is "prepared to meet all parties concerned."

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Robin yes we are neutral freaks and proud of it. Neutrality is here to stay get used to it.
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Jabela, so it landed at Luqa. So what Don't telll me you are one of these neutral freaks waiting for the winner whoever that maybe whilst sitting on the fence playing the three monkeys game. Speak no evil, See no evil, hear no evil.
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are we still evacuating people !!!!!!!!! Landed at Luqa Malta today UK Royal Navy MERLIN HM1 tail nr ZH841