Trump Backtracks on Offensive Remarks About Libya, Praises Its People

US President Donald Trump backed down from his offensive remarks about Libya, affirming Washington's commitment to partnership with Libya and support for unifying its institutions and restoring its sovereignty. The move came after a wave of widespread anger and Tripoli's summoning of the US chargé d'affaires in protest over those remarks.

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• Trump praised the Libyan people, affirming that they deserve peace and prosperity.

  «أشاد الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب بالشعب الليبي، مؤكدا أنه يستحق السلام والازدهار»

  سكاي نيوز عربية
• Trump called for the country to be unified, along with support for unifying its institutions and restoring its sovereignty.

  «أكد الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترمب التزام واشنطن بالشراكة مع ليبيا ودعم توحيد مؤسساتها واستعادة سيادتها»

  الجزيرة نت
• Tripoli summoned the US chargé d'affaires in protest over Trump's offensive remarks.

  «دفعت طرابلس إلى استدعاء القائمة بالأعمال الأميركية للاحتجاج»

  الجزيرة نت • سكاي نيوز عربية

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