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Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war

Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation

Libyan authorities have said they will investigate allegations of wholesale mismanagement in the country’s National Oil Corporation, with officials telling the Guardian rampant smuggling is helping to fuel the civil war in Sudan.

Mohamed al-Menfi, the chair of the presidential council, will launch an inquiry this week, t he scope of which is likely to also cover the widespread practice of fuel smuggling and its key beneficiaries.

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