Local News: Political News
Naji Issa discusses supporting monetary and financial stability with the Governor of the Bank of England
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London | September 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, met today, Wednesday, with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, in London. The meeting focused on ways to enhance banking and financial cooperation and exchange expertise in areas such as monetary policy, financial stability, and economic reform.According to the Central Bank of Libya’s official page, the discussion covered current economic and financial developments and economic reform efforts aimed at bolstering fiscal... Read more
The UN mission expresses concern over the execution of more than 30 people in eastern Libya
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Tripoli, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concern over the execution of more than 30 people in eastern Libya in recent weeks, calling for an immediate halt to any further executions.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Mission said that since the first reports of these executions emerged, it had engaged in extensive contacts with relevant authorities at both political and technical levels. It urged them to suspend the carrying out of death sentences and to... Read more
The Foreign Ministry of the Government of National Unity condemns the Houthi attempt to target Mecca with a drone
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Tripoli, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has condemned the attempt to target Makkah Al-Mukarramah with a drone launched by the Houthi group.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry affirmed Libya’s categorical rejection of any attempts to target the Qibla of Muslims or violate the sanctity of the holy sites and their deeply rooted religious significance for all Muslims.The Ministry... Read more
House of Representatives: The sacrifices of the martyrs will remain deeply ingrained in the conscience of the Libyan people
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Benghazi, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – The House of Representatives affirmed that the sacrifices of the martyrs will remain deeply ingrained in the conscience of the Libyan people, inspiring generations to uphold the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and self-devotion, and to safeguard the nation's sovereignty, unity, and independence.In a statement issued this Wednesday marking Martyrs' Day, the House noted that the Libyan people commemorate this day every September 16th to honor the memory of the "Sheikh of Martyrs," Omar Al... Read more
Guterres welcomes the House of Representatives' endorsement of the "4+4" subcommittee agreement.
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Tripoli, September 16, 2026 (LANA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the House of Representatives' endorsement of the agreement reached by the "4+4" subcommittee—signed on August 30—viewing it as a significant step toward moving matters forward and contributing to efforts to overcome the current political stalemate in Libya.Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, stated that the House of Representatives' approval of the agreement represents "an important step to move things forward,"... Read more
