Libya hopes to resume gas exports to Italy by tomorrow after protesters left the Mellitah port, the National Oil Corp (NOC) said.

Protesters making political demands had ended a two-week seizure of the port, NOC spokesman Mohammed al-Harari told Reuters. The port is co-operated by Italy's ENI and NOC.

"Inspectors are now coming to inspect the terminal and prepare resuming exports. God willing we will be resuming exports by Sunday," he said.

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