Local News: Political News
Al-Menfi: The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi threatens national reconciliation efforts and elections.
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Tripoli, February 4, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, called on all political forces to exercise restraint and closely monitor the progress of the official investigations into the assassination of presidential candidate Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, to ensure that no one escapes punishment.In a statement issued Wednesday, Al-Menfi said, "We have followed with deep sorrow the statement issued by the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the assassination and the preliminary investigative... Read more
The team tasked with monitoring frozen Libyan funds abroad held its first meeting at the headquarters of the Administrative Control Authority.
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Benghazi – February 4, 2026 (LANA) – The first meeting of the joint working group formed by a decision of the Speaker of the House of Representatives was held today, Wednesday, at the headquarters of the Administrative Control Authority. The group is tasked with monitoring the status of frozen Libyan funds abroad and discussing several financial and investment files related to the state's financial situation and Libyan investments abroad. This is all within the framework of protecting sovereign wealth, enhancing compliance with relevant Security Council... Read more
A joint Libyan security team from eastern and western Libya concludes coordination visits to border security centers in Türkiye.
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Ankara, February 4, 2026 (LANA) – The Joint Technical Coordination Team for Border Security, comprising senior officers from the military and security institutions of eastern and western Libya, concluded a series of specialized exchange visits to border security operations centers in Ankara between January 26 and 31.The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stated on its official page that these visits were jointly facilitated by the Republic of Turkey and UNSMIL, combining Turkish technical expertise with the... Read more
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator meets with the Minister of Planning in the Government of National Unity
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Tripoli, February 4, 2026 (LANA) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator, Ulrika Richardson, met yesterday with the Minister of Planning of the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Al-Zaidani, to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and national authorities and institutions.The UN mission stated on its official page that both sides affirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development... Read more
The Attorney General's Office: (Saif al-Gaddafi) was shot and killed
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Tripoli, February 4, 2026 (LANA) – The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed early Wednesday morning the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds.The office stated that following a report of the death of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, investigators acted on the Public Prosecutor's orders, which authorized them to gather information by visiting the scene, conducting an examination, seizing evidence, appointing experts, and interviewing witnesses and anyone who could provide information regarding the... Read more
