Local News: Political News
Work suspended and humanitarian warnings issued following armed clashes in Zawiya and Surman
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Zawiya - Surman, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Local and humanitarian authorities in the cities of Zawiya and Surman issued a series of warnings and precautionary measures on Tuesday in response to the armed clashes in the region. These measures included suspending operations at several institutions and urging residents to stay indoors and avoid roads and areas of tension.The Ambulance and Emergency Service announced that the coastal road extending from the Bir al-Ghanam Bridge to the traffic light in the Sabriya area of Zawiya is... Read more
Ben Ghalboun Discusses with Sheikh Al-Dardir the Role of Religious Scholars and Preachers in Promoting Moderation and National Unity
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Tripoli, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Minister of State for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Ben Ghalboun met with Sheikh Al-Zein Al-Arabi Al-Dardir, imam of Talha bin Ubaidullah Mosque and Imam Al-Qarafi Mosque, in the presence of the Minister of Environment.According to the "our government" platform, the meeting addressed a number of issues of public interest and stressed the importance of the role of religious scholars and preachers in promoting the values of moderation, national unity, and public.... Read more
Turkish Foreign Minister Receives Ibrahim Dbeibeh and Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi in Ankara
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Ankara, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received on Tuesday Ibrahim Dbeibeh, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, and Deputy Minister of Defense Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi in Ankara.Türkiye's Anadolu Agency, citing Turkish diplomatic sources, reported that Fidan held a meeting with Dbeibeh and Al-Zoubi in the Turkish capital, without providing further details.Earlier in the day, Fidan also received Government of National... Read more
Dbeibeh Reaffirms Government's Commitment to Supporting Libyan Board of Medical Specialties
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Tripoli, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the Libyan Board of Medical Specialties and taking the necessary measures to strengthen its capabilities and improve the training environment, contributing to enhancing the competence of resident doctors, improving the quality of specialty training programs, and advancing healthcare services provided to citizens across the country.The remarks came during a meeting held on Tuesday with a delegation from... Read more
The mayor of Surman calls for urgent intervention to contain the situation.
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Surman, August 4, 2026 (LANA) – The mayor of Surman, Mohsen Al-Shaftari, described the situation in the city as "tragic" following the clashes that took place there, appealing to the government and relevant authorities for urgent intervention to contain the crisis.Al-Shaftari's remarks came during an interview with Libya Al-Ahrar TV, in which he called for swift intervention by the government and relevant authorities to address the situation and deal with the repercussions of the....(... Read more
