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The Russian-Ukrainian war puts Libya in the face of the wheat crisis and high shipping costs - Report:
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By Hind Issa Benghazi, 27 February 2022 (Lana) The world's attention these days is turning to the crisis that broke out between Russia and Ukraine and tensions in the region following the Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory, which threatens economic crises worldwide, especially in regard to food security where the Russian attack on Ukraine caused the rise in grain prices globally, causing concerns of major repercussions on importing countries including Libya, which relies... Read more
Prime Minister attends graduation ceremony of eighth batch of Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Agency.
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Tripoli, 27 February, 2022 (Lana) - Head of the National Unity Government, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba attended, Sunday, in Tripoli, the graduation ceremony of the eighth batch of employees of the Drug Control and Psychotropic Substances Service at the Ministry of Interior.In a speech at the celebration, the Prime Minister said that drug use and trafficking have social, economic, health and political consequences, and our role requires that we all be active in combating this epidemic in all ways.... Read more
Stephanie Williams reviews with city of Sabratha political situation in Libya and the need for elections to be held as soon as possible.
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Sabratha, 27 February, 2022 (Lana) - The Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Libya for Libyan affairs, Stephanie Williams, visited the municipality of Sabratha on Sunday morning.The Sabratha Municipal Council stated on its Facebook account that "Stephanie" was received by the Mayor of Sabratha Municipality and a member of the High Council of State for the city, the head of the wise men, notables, members of the municipal council and representatives of civil society... Read more
Minister of Social Affairs to Lana: We are keen to alleviate suffering of displaced and deliver their legitimate rights.
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Tripoli, 27 February, 2022 (Lana) - The Minister of Social Affairs, Wafaa Al-Kilani, affirmed her stand and full solidarity with the rights and demands of the displaced and the displaced, and the ministry’s keenness to alleviate their suffering by standing by their side and helping them to overcome this difficult situation and these harsh conditions that forced the displaced families and individuals to leave Its areas, homes and property in all Libyan regions. The Minister said... Read more
GNA Minister of Economy and Trade says Libya's wheat reserves enough for more than a year and warns against speculators trying to create chaos for gains.
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Tripoli, 27 February 2022 (Lana) Libya’s wheat reserves are sufficient for more than a year as the existing stock is more than 400,000 tons and contracts will be implemented by about 500,000 tons, the Government of National Unity Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Al-Haweij said. "The current crisis in Ukraine has no impact on the country, as Libya imports only 20 percent of its needs annually from Ukraine, while consuming one million tons of wheat a year," Al... Read more
