Libya asks EU for boats and helicopters to patrol coast
Libya is asking the European Union for boats and helicopters to help patrol the Mediterranean Sea for ships carrying migrants.
The German government said a "request list" from Libya's coastguard also includes ambulances, communications equipment and night vision gear.
According to the German government's response to a parliamentary question from the opposition Left Party, the EU executive is currently considering the request.
German public broadcaster ARD reported that Libya wants some of the 130 motorboats to be armed.
The EU wants to clamp down on migrants crossing to Europe from the North African country, which has descended into chaos since the 2011 toppling of long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
EU states are deploying submarines and aircraft to assist in reconnaissance efforts.
