Local News: Political News
Dbeibah: Targeting Oil and Industrial Facilities with Drones Is a Serious Crime and an Escalation That Will Not Go Without a Response
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) — Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdulhamid Dbeibah affirmed that targeting oil and industrial facilities with drones is a serious crime and an escalation that will not go without a response. He described it as a direct threat to the lives of citizens and workers, as well as to vital facilities that constitute part of the country’s security, economy, and the resources of its people.In a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Dbeibah said: “We clearly affirm that whoever... Read more
Takala Discusses Bilateral Relations and Developments in Libya’s Political Scene with Hakan Fidan
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) — President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, discussed the latest developments in Libya’s political scene with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a meeting with him in Tripoli on Tuesday.The meeting was attended by the First Deputy President of the Council, Naji Mukhtar, the Second Deputy President, Omar Bushah, and the Chairman of the Libyan-Turkish Friendship Committee, Musa Faraj.According to the Council’s media office, the meeting... Read more
The unity government's foreign ministry rejects Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity expressed its strong condemnation and categorical rejection of Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, considering this decision a violation of international law.In a statement issued today, Tuesday, the Ministry said that Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981 affirmed the invalidity of Israel's imposition of its laws and jurisdiction over the... Read more
National Oil Corporation: A diesel tank was targeted by a drone in the fifth attack on the Zawiya oil complex.
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) – The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that a diesel tank at the Zawiya oil complex was targeted this evening, Tuesday, by a drone equipped with explosives. This marks the fifth such attack, resulting in the tank being breached and a fire breaking out.In a press briefing (3), the NOC stated that attacks on oil assets at the Zawiya oil complex continue, targeting fuel tanks. The latest attack occurred this evening, when the roof of diesel tank number 4/4 was targeted by a drone equipped... Read more
Takala discusses with the Chinese ambassador strengthening bilateral relations and the latest political developments in the country
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) – The President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, met today, Tuesday, with the Chinese Ambassador to Libya, Ma Xueliang, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the latest political developments in the country.According to the Council's media office, the Ambassador began the meeting by congratulating Takala and the Presidential Office on their election. He noted that the two sides discussed Libyan-Chinese relations and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, in... Read more
