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Al Koni: Council May Feel Obliged to Issue Presidential Decree to Approve Constitutional Basis if Conflict Persists.
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Tripoli, 10 July 2021(Lana) Member of Presidency Council Musa Al Koni said the Presidency Council can issue a presidential decree, under full force of law, to be published in the official gazette, to approve the constitutional basis in consult with several bodies, which will constitute the legal framework for the forthcoming elections in December.Al Koni told the BBC program ‘No Strings’ to be broadcast tomorrow, that he suggested the idea to the High Court, the Judicial Council and the... Read more
Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Decides to Suspend Cultural Activities Until After Eid Al Udha Holiday.
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Tripoli, 10 July 2021(Lana) The Ministry of Culture has decided to suspend cultural activities of all sections affiliated to it until after the Eid Al Udha ‘Feast of Sacrifice.’The Ministry appealed in statement posted to its SMS page to all cultural officials to put this decision into execution, and to adhere to health precautions, and liaise with Ministry’s branches to raise awareness of the Coronavirus infections. = ... Read more
President of Presidency Council Issues Instructions for Quick Repatriation of Stranded Libyans in Tunisia.
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Tripoli, 10 July 2021(Lana) President of Presidency Council Mohamed Al Mnefi has issued his strict instructions for the competent authorities to quickly enable stranded Libyans in Tunisia to return home.In the meantime, Al Mnefi was in contact with the Head of Government, the Minister of Interior and Chief of Intelligence, to ensure a safe and quick return for the stranded people, with consideration of precautionary measures after their return to the. ... Read more
Chief of Staff of Libyan Army Starts 5 Day Visit to Russia.
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Tripoli, 10 July 2021(Lana) The Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army Lieutenant General Mohamed Al Haddad starts Saturday a 5 day visit to the Russian Federation, during which he will hold talks with senior Russian officials.The Africa Confidential website said Al Haddad is ‘to meet Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu, and his deputy Alexander Fomin, to discuss re-unification of the Libyan armed forces and the thorny issue of its command, to end the crisis in.’ ... Read more
Libyans Stranded on Tunisian-Libyan Border Appeal to Government for Help.
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Ras Jdeir, 10 July 2021(Lana) Libyan nationals stranded in Tunisia have called on the Government of National Unity to assist them, after the Government closed down border crossing with Tunisia following a surge in Coronavirus cases.A source from where the stranded Libyans are, said Saturday they arrived at the border crossing of Ras Jdeir on Friday, but were told that the border was closed, and were driven to the area of Al Zukra, inside Tunisia, in a waste land and harsh weather... Read more