Local News: Political News
The municipality of Zawiya West announces the immediate commencement of procedures to assess the damage caused by the recent clashes.
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Tripoli, August 5, 2026 (LANA) – The Municipality of Zawiya West called on citizens affected by the recent events and clashes in the municipality to go to the municipal headquarters as soon as possible to enable the Damage and Property Assessment Committee to register and document the damage to their properties.In a statement issued today, Wednesday, the municipality explained that this step comes in the wake of the tragic events that occurred in the municipality, which resulted in material damage to the properties of a number... Read more
Al-Zoubi discusses efforts to unify the military institution with Turkish intelligence chief in Ankara
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Ankara, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Deputy Minister of Defense of the Government of National Unity, Lieutenant General Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi, was received in the Turkish capital, Ankara, by Head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, where they discussed the latest developments in Libya and a number of issues of mutual interest.The meeting addressed developments in the political process and efforts to unify the military institution on professional and national foundations, in a way that strengthens... Read more
The Turkish Foreign Minister discusses strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two countries with Trabelsi in Ankara.
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Ankara, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received Interior Minister of the Government of National Accord, Major General Emad Mustafa Al-Tarabulsi, who arrived in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday at the head of a security delegation.According to the Interior Ministry, the meeting addressed several issues of mutual interest, aiming to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two countries in relevant fields....)...... Read more
The Western Coast Military Region announces the preparation of a military force to be stationed in Surman
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Western Coast, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – The Western Coast Military Region announced the deployment of a military force throughout the city of Surman to assume responsibility for securing the city and protecting the prison, in accordance with the directives of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah al-Din al-Namroush.The region added that this deployment comes within the framework of implementing security measures aimed at strengthening stability and protecting vital facilities, with the... Read more
Zawiya and Surman clashes: Civilians caught in the crossfire of weapons spread outside the rule of law
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Tripoli, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – The cities of Zawiya and Surman, in western Libya, have once again become the focus of the country's security situation following the outbreak of fierce armed clashes early Tuesday morning between armed groups. These clashes have brought back memories of the familiar scenes Libyans have witnessed whenever power struggles escalate, with civilians in both cities once again caught in the crossfire, the most vulnerable victims of the violence.The Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported that ambulance... Read more
