Local News: Political News
Drinking water quality in Libya: Survey results and expert opinions
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-Report by: Bushra Al-AqiliBenghazi, August 12, 2026 (LANA) – Data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) for 2024-2025, conducted by the Statistics and Census Authority in cooperation with UNICEF, reveals a range of indicators related to drinking water in Libya, including the detection of E. coli bacteria in several samples included in the survey.In analyzing this data, specialists explained to the Libyan News Agency that assessing the safety of drinking water depends on several... Read more
Tetteh Meets With a Delegation From the City of Surman.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2026 (Lana) Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh discussed yesterday with a delegation from the city of Surman the current situation in the city, including the recent fighting that has affected the city.According to the Mission, the delegation included First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fawzi Noueiri; Mayor of Surman, Mohsen Abu Sneina; and Head of the Council of Elders and Notables of Surman, Fathi al.... Read more
Tetteh Reaffirms UNSMIL’s Support for De-escalation Efforts on the Western Coast.
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Tripoli 12 August 2026 (Lana) Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh reaffirmed UNSMIL’s support for efforts to reduce tensions and end fighting in towns along the coastal road, and underscored the importance of ensuring the necessary political and institutional support for the effective implementation of security arrangements along the western coast.This came during her meeting on Monday with Acting Chief of the General Staff, Gen. Salah Eddine Al-Namroush, in... Read more
UNSMIL Calls for an End to Clashes in Zawiya and Surman and Accountability for Those Involved.
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Tripoli 12 August 2026 (Lana) United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called for an immediate end to the ongoing clashes in Zawiya and Surman, calling on all conflict parties to cease fighting immediately and those directly engaged in the fighting and those supporting them should be held accountable for the impact of their actions.In its statement yesterday, the mission strongly condemned the ongoing clashes, noting that the fighting has endangered civilians, resulted in loss... Read more
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
