Libya demands Spain return smuggled antiquities

According to International newsnow 
Libya's UN-
backed deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg
on Sunday demanded Spain hand over
smuggled Libyan antiquities recently seized by

Madrid.

Libya want there peaple back from Spain in Madrid



Maiteeg made his remarks during a meeting
with Spanish Ambassador to Libya Francisco
de Miguel in the capital Tripoli, according to a
statement by the prime minister's media and
communication department.
The Spanish ambassador expressed his
country's readiness to cooperate with Libya on
the return of the smuggled items.
Meanwhile, Maiteeg confirmed that the Libyan
embassy in Madrid has presented a
Memorandum of Understanding regarding
judicial cooperation and protection of Libyan
cultural heritage.
He also expressed hope for the return of
Spanish companies to Libya, especially in the
field of water desalination.
The Libyan Archaeological Authority said in
March that smuggled Libyan antiquities of the
Greek era would soon be restored after the
negotiation with the Spanish authorities.
According to the authority chief Mohamed
Faraj, there are nearly 25 smuggled pieces
held in Spain.
In 2017, the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
revealed it was following up 11 antiquities
smuggled to Spain, the sale of which was

stopped by the Spanish authorities.