EUROPEAN UNION. EU SAYS LIBYA COURT'S HIV RULING IS GOOD NEWS

the European Union welcomed the Libyan Supreme Court's order to retry five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor sentenced to death for allegedly infecting Libyan children with the HIV virus.
"It is good news that death sentences against the medical workers have not been confirmed. We hope today's decision can lead to a rapid and fair settlement to all concerned," said Emma Udwin, the European Commission's external relations spokeswoman.
The five nurses and the doctor had been convicted of infecting 426 Libyan children with the HIV virus in Benghazi.
"We never forget the suffering of those affected by the Benghazi tragedy, and we are pleased that progress has been made over recent days towards the setting up of a fund to help improve support for families," Udwin said.