Greatest Evacuation In Turkish History - 17.000 People Evacuated From Libya

The greatest evacuation mission since the start of the Libyan revolt are conducted with 2 ferries (Orhan Gazi & Osman Gazi) and 3 passenger ships (Ankara, Samsun, İskenderun).The ships was escorted by 4 Frigattes and 1 Logistic ship.The ships was also protected by SAT and SAS commandos (Underwater attack and defense commandos)

During their journey to Libya the ships carried over 40 tons of aid, mostly food, medical aid and also ambulances.

Also many civil and millitary aircrafts are engaged.

The evacuated persons are over 17.000 by now.

The evacuated persons list is available at : http://www.mfa.gov.tr/sub.tr.mfa?978...8-8d371874e8ec

According official numbers there are nearly 25.000 Turkish citizens in Libya they are working in 200 Turkish construction sites.

The construction projects of Turkish contractors cost nearly $25 billion.

Most of the construction sites are plundered and burned during the revolts.The estimated damage is arround $600 million.

"Cana geleceğine mala gelsin" - "Better it comes to the goods than the life"

Well done with the evacuations.

The Long Walk : 500 Turks are walking 20 km to the nearest town to be rescued (Video) : http://video.milliyet.com.tr/Iste-ka...208.htm?auto=1

Amateur footage.They are tired but the morale is high.

 

 

 

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