Local News: Political News
The Passport Authority and the International Criminal Police Office agree to strengthen security cooperation.
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Tripoli, January 13, 2026 (LANA) – The head of the Passports and Nationality Authority met today in Tripoli with the head of the Interpol office to discuss the regularization of the status of Libyan citizens wanted by foreign security agencies, within the framework of legal procedures that guarantee their rights and the sovereignty of the state.The coordination meeting, which was attended by a number of officers from both sides, also addressed the development of a more effective mechanism for regulating the entry and residency... Read more
The Scientific Research Authority and the Atomic Energy Corporation sign a memorandum of understanding to implement joint research programs.
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Tripoli, January 13, 2026 (LANA) – The Director General of the Libyan Scientific Research Authority, Faisal Al-Abdali, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Atomic Energy Corporation, Al-Hashemi Mohammed Al-Abyad, aimed at supporting and developing scientific and technological research in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the peaceful applications of atomic energy.The MoU aims to enhance scientific cooperation between the two parties, develop research... Read more
Hafaf Al-Aswad was unanimously elected mayor of Sebha.
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Sebha, January 13, 2026 (LANA) – The electoral process for the election of the mayor of Sebha was completed today, Tuesday, at the Sebha Electoral Administration Office. The voting resulted in the unanimous election of Hafaf Omar Ali Al-Aswad as mayor by the elected members of the municipal council.The election took place in the presence of the committee formed under Resolution No. (6) of 2026, all members of the municipal council, and representatives of civil society organizations and the media, in a transparent manner and in... Read more
The House of Representatives continues its sessions
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Benghazi, January 13, 2026 (LANA) – The House of Representatives continued its session this morning in Benghazi, chaired by Speaker Aguila Saleh, and attended by First Deputy Speaker Fawzi al-Nuwairi.The official spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Abdullah Blihaq, stated that the session was closed, without disclosing the agenda or details of the discussions....)...... Read more
The United Nations renews its support for Libya's efforts to combat organized crime.
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Tripoli, January 13, 2026 (LANA) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Libya and Resident Coordinator, Ulrika Richardson, reaffirmed the UN mission's commitment to continuing its support for national efforts aimed at combating organized crime, strengthening the rule of law, and building institutions capable of protecting security and stability in Libya.This came during her opening remarks yesterday, Monday, in Tripoli, on the occasion of the launch of the United Nations Office on... Read more
