Military investigator on Libya crash: “There were gas tanks on the bus

At a time when investigations are in full swing Car accident Killing military personnel and civilians, a military investigator releases a piece of information that, if true, explains why the explosion and large explosion occurred. fire In the bus she was traveling on Greek Humanitarian Mission in Libya.

speaks ERT, The Panagiotis TheodorakitisCharacteristically stated: “My information is that there were also gas tanks (in the bus) and that caused the fireMr. Theodorakidis said. In addition, the Former NATO spokesperson emphasized that Security measures by GRETHA and the Greek Embassy This is not the case in Libya, a country that has been in civil war for years.

A pre-export risk analysis is required

«It is an unfortunate moment in a troubled country“That was the situation in Libya,” said the military analyst A risk and specific risk analysis should be undertaken in addition».

He pointed out something wrong, he classified it as, 19-Members Loading members of the task -16 in which army – in one Sightseeing busIts construction is examined by experts.

Referring to the security measures that should be in place even in the peacekeeping force – regardless of the armed forces, they made a humanitarian effort to Libya – he stressed. “Conditions of self-defense, communication, and planning must be different.”

Everything goes through the Ministry of External Affairs

“When the State Department engages abroad, Everything goes through the Ministry of External Affairs. Ministry of Defense and Geetha in particular performs. So it should be in the way of application Better coordination And to further analyze the risk, but the information we had about what is happening in Libya,” Mr. Theodorakidis told “Synthess”.

talking Alternative road network Emphasizing that is selected 280 km course should have been further analyzed. From Benghazi to flood-hit Terna.

Commenting on his explanation Giorgos Sayianouits leader Greek school at Benghazi A bus carrying 19 Greeks left with two jeeps with Libyan soldiers.This is the key phrase».

Except for the two warring regimes, according to a military analyst in Libya Lords and Special Autonomous Forces.

Special focus on countries like Libya

“As a government agency, Libya It cannot be delivered anywhere. Hence the design He must be very different. The self-healing power of work with them Health workersThose who don’t know what to do, don’t get on the same bus in my humble opinion,” said Mr. Theodorakidis.

And as he added “We need to know where we are going. Libya is a mess. If the traffic accident had not happened there, the Greek mission would have found something else, perhaps with the participation of NATO forces operating in Libya.”

A year ago he recalled Greek non-commissioned officer were ambushed and killed in Somalia. That is why, as he explained, these countries need special attention.

It was avoided

“We won task Discharge With the coup in Sudan, but in conjunction with others NATO Countries with better information Embassies Have security followers and other practices. Unfortunately, although we have successfully done that in Libya, we do not have the representation that we should have. 2014 discharge“Praised Mr. Theodorakitis.

In conclusion, the military analyst asserted “Turkish occupation was in danger in Libya Superior but he is not task oriented. An accident occurred. It appears to have been an accident if the convoy was more concentrated and disparately distributed (including mission members).”