Local News: Political News
A number of illegal immigrants who entered Libyan territory via the southern borders were apprehended
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Tripoli, January 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced the arrest of a number of illegal immigrants who had entered Libyan territory through the country's southern border.In a statement issued today, Sunday, the agency explained that all legal procedures were followed with those detained, and they were transferred to its detention centers in preparation for their deportation to their countries of origin in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.The agency... Read more
The UN mission announces the start of meetings on the national reconciliation and human rights track within the structured dialogue
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Tripoli, January 25, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the launch of a week-long series of in-person meetings on Sunday as part of the National Reconciliation and Human Rights track within the structured dialogue.The Mission explained that participants in the meetings will work to identify key human rights issues in the context of national reconciliation and the holding of elections, focusing on policies and implementation mechanisms to strengthen progress in these.... Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity objects to any meetings that address Libyan affairs without the participation of the Libyan state, represented by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Tripoli, January 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity expressed its reservations regarding holding any meetings or consultations concerning Libyan affairs without the participation of the Libyan state, represented by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.This came in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the tripartite consultative meeting scheduled to be held today in the Republic of Tunisia, with the participation of the... Read more
Dabaiba confirms to Tetteh the National Unity Government's rejection of any new transitional phases
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Tripoli, January 25, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dabaiba, met today, Sunday, with the head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hanna Tetteh, to discuss the latest developments in the political roadmap and the electoral process.The government's media outlet quoted Dabaiba as saying during the meeting that the Government of National Unity's vision is based on rejecting any new transitional phases and... Read more
Massad Boulos thanks Dabaiba for the hospitality, and says that stability and unity are essential elements for attracting American investments.
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Tripoli, January 25, 2026 (LANA) – Senior US Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, affirmed that stability and unity in Libya remain essential elements for attracting US investments, which will contribute to the prosperity of both countries.This came in a tweet published by the US Embassy on its Twitter account, which began by thanking the head of the Government of National Accord, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, for hosting him in Tripoli.Massad Boulos said, “We had a good discussion... Read more
