Libya's ambassador to Italy has said that the processing of asylum applications in his country was possible, Italian media has reported.

An Italian newspaper reported the Libyan ambassador Hafid Gaddur saying that people who wanted to work could do so in peace in Libya as long as they did not commit any crimes. He pointed out that in Tripoli there were embassies from all over the world where one could turn to in case of problems. There was also representation of the United Nations.

Malta has proposed the setting up of an agency and checkpoints in Libya where asylum seekers would be able to apply for protection. This proposal is backed by Italy.

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