Local News: Political News
On the 95th Anniversary of His Martyrdom: Omar Al-Mukhtar Retains His Place in the National Memory
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Report by Soma HarbBenghazi, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – Every year on September 16, the Libyan national memory revisits the final chapters of the journey of the "Sheikh of Martyrs," Omar Al-Mukhtar. He was executed on September 16, 1931, following years of leading the resistance against the Italian occupation.Commemorating Al-Mukhtar’s martyrdom brings to mind the details of his capture, trial, and execution, as well as events linked to the final phase of his resistance. Among these is the... Read more
The Public Prosecution has detained the pilot and co-pilot of the private jet that crashed at Misrata Airport for operating the aircraft while intoxicated
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Tripoli, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Public Prosecution announced the completion of initial investigative procedures regarding the crash of a C68A (Cessna Citation Latitude) aircraft after it veered off the runway at Misrata International Airport. It ordered the pre-trial detention of the pilot and co-pilot after confronting them with evidence indicating they were operating the aircraft while intoxicated.The Public Prosecutor's Office stated that the investigator inspected the wreckage and recorded air traffic control, ... Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives Discusses Latest Developments in Libya with Spanish Ambassador
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Benghazi, September 15, 2026 (LANA) — Speaker of the House of Representatives, Counselor Aguila Saleh, received today, Tuesday, in the city of Benghazi, Spanish Ambassador to Libya Javier Soria Quintana, in the presence of the Acting Head of the Council’s Office, Rasmi Al-Barwani.According to the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, the meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the latest developments in Libya....)...... Read more
Al-Dbeibah Calls for Adoption of a Unified and Clear Mechanism to Manage the Medicine File
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Tripoli, September 15, 2026 (LANA) — Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Al-Dbeibah called for the adoption of a unified and clear mechanism for managing the medicine file, beginning with identifying actual needs and ending with medicines reaching patients.This came during an expanded meeting held today, Tuesday, attended by Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Ghalboun, Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Ghaj, and heads of agencies and bodies affiliated with the. ... Read more
Dbeibah discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in Libya with the Russian ambassador
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Tripoli, September 15, 2026 (LANA) – The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, met today, Tuesday, at his office in the Prime Minister's headquarters, with the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin. They discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries and the latest developments in Libya.According to the Prime Minister's Media Office, the meeting addressed the latest developments in Libya and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, as well as enhancing... Read more
