Local News: Political News
“Alarming Levels of Enforced Disappearances Across Libya Threaten National Reconciliation,” UNSMIL says.
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Tripoli, 31 August 2025 (Lana)The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed its alarm at the pervasive and systematic practice of enforced disappearances across the country, warning of its serious repercussions on the human rights environment, political life, and prospects for peace and national reconciliation.This came in a press statement issued by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya on the Occasion of the International Day of the Victims... Read more
Libyan Airlines apologizes for canceling its Istanbul-Tripoli flight and announces compensation to passengers.
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Tripoli, August 30, 2025 (LANA) – Libyan Airlines officially apologized to its passengers on Saturday for the cancellation of flight number LN193 (Istanbul-Tripoli), scheduled for yesterday, Friday, confirming that the cancellation was due to reasons beyond its control.The company clarified, in a post on its official social media page, that it will refund the full value of the tickets to the affected passengers without any deductions, noting that the refund procedures will be carried out through its authorized offices in... Read more
Douma affirms his rejection of any foreign military presence in Libya under any name or justification
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Benghazi, August 30, 2025 (LANA) - Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Misbah Douma, expressed his deep concern about the continued military presence on Libyan soil, despite the changes witnessed in the local political landscape and the ongoing efforts to end the division and achieve stability.In a statement published by House Spokesperson Abdullah Blihaq, Douma affirmed his explicit rejection of any foreign military presence, under any name or justification, noting the growing nationalist voices calling for... Read more
The European Union calls for peaceful dialogue in Libya and warns against escalation in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, August 30, 2025 (LANA) - The European Union has renewed its call for all Libyan parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue, with the support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).This came in a tweet by the Head of the European Union Delegation to Libya, Nicola Orlando, expressing deep concern over what he described as "the most worrying recent developments" in the capital, Tripoli.Orlando stressed, in his tweet posted on X, on... Read more
Fidan: Türkiye's primary strategy in Libya is its territorial integrity and unity.
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Istanbul, August 29, 2025 (LANA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan affirmed that Turkey's primary strategy in Libya is its territorial integrity, indivisibility, and territorial integrity.In a television interview on a local Turkish channel, he said, "We have used our military presence in Libya to prevent further conflict," adding that his country is working to unify the east and west of the country.He added, according to what was reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency on Friday, that... Read more
