The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that four Italians have been kidnapped in Libya.
The construction workers were abducted near a compound owned by Italian oil and gas group Eni in the western Mellitah area, the ministry said.
They are employed by Bonatti, a company that provides services to the oil, gas and energy sector.
Italy closed its embassy in Libya in February, calling on Italians to leave because of the dangers to foreigners.
(Sources: BBC News, ANSA)
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