Local News: Political News
The US Embassy in Libya calls on all parties in Tripoli to exercise restraint.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) - The US Embassy in Libya announced its support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in calling on all parties in Tripoli to exercise restraint and avoid escalation.In a post on the X platform, the embassy called for ensuring the protection of civilians from harm and respecting the ceasefire.UNSMIL had affirmed citizens' right to peaceful protest, referring to calls for demonstrations in the capital, Tripoli, on.... Read more
The Ministry of Interior calls on citizens to cooperate with police officers as they secure demonstrators in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) - The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity called on all citizens to cooperate with the police and facilitate their duties, ensuring the maintenance of security and public order while securing them and protecting demonstrators in the capital, Tripoli, on Friday.The Ministry of Interior stated that it is continuing its intensive field efforts in Martyrs' Square and the capital, Tripoli, with the participation of various ministry components, to secure demonstrators and maintain... Read more
The Fatwa House calls for not participating in demonstrations in Tripoli and accuses those calling for them of being suspicious entities.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) – The Libyan Fatwa House called on all citizens to stay home and refrain from participating in the demonstrations it described as suspicious on Friday evening in Tripoli.In a statement issued on Friday, the Fatwa House warned that anyone who participates in these demonstrations is legally responsible for all the resulting violations of sanctities, attacks on property, and support for the regime.The Fatwa House said in its statement that those calling for... Read more
The UN mission affirms citizens' right to demonstrate and warns against the use of violence.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) affirmed citizens' right to peaceful protest, referring to calls for demonstrations in the capital, Tripoli, on Friday.In a statement, the mission warned against any escalation of violence, reminding all parties of their obligations to protect civilians.The UN mission stated that the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators constitutes a serious violation of human rights and may amount to crimes... Read more
After confirming the authenticity of the recording: The UN mission stresses the importance of expediting the investigation conducted by the Libyan Attorney General into the disappearance of MP Al-Darsi and his exposure to torture.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reiterated the importance of expediting the investigation conducted by the Libyan Attorney General into the disappearance of House of Representatives member Ibrahim Al-Darsi and his alleged torture. This follows the International Criminal Court's briefing to the Security Council on the authenticity of the video depicting Al-Darsi chained and showing signs of torture.The mission said in a statement on Friday that, now that the authenticity of... Read more
