Local News: Political News
Libya and the European Union affirm their security and humanitarian partnership on the migration issue.
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Tripoli, May 23, 2025 (LANA) - The Minister of Interior in the Government of National Unity, Imad Trabelsi, discussed with the European Union Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, the latest developments in the security situation in the country and ways to enhance cooperation on the migration issue.During the meeting, held yesterday at the ministry's headquarters in Tripoli, Trabelsi affirmed the Libyan state's commitment to preserving the dignity and rights of migrants during their stay on Libyan territory. He emphasized the... Read more
Mnifi meets with Qatari ambassador.
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Tripoli, May 22, 2025 (LANA) - Presidential Council Chairman Mohammed Al-Mnifi affirmed the Council's commitment to moving towards a comprehensive national consensus that leads to free and fair elections that will rebuild state institutions on solid democratic foundations.This came during his reception today, Thursday, at his residence in the capital, Tripoli, of the Qatari Ambassador to Libya, Khaled Al-Dosari. During the meeting, Al-Mnifi stressed the... Read more
The UN mission launches the Basirah program to develop media professionals' skills in artificial intelligence.
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Tripoli, May 21, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the launch of a new training program, "Basirah," aimed at strengthening the professional capacities of Libyan media professionals, starting today, Wednesday.The mission explained that the program will begin with a digital workshop led by Pamela Kesrouani, a teaching fellow at the Google News Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa. The program will focus on how journalists can use artificial intelligence to improve the quality... Read more
The UN mission denies organizing or hosting any dialogue between the Libyan parties in Tunisia on May 28 and 29.
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Tripoli, May 21, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) denied any involvement in organizing or hosting any dialogue between the Libyan parties in Tunisia.The mission stated on its official Facebook page, "Contrary to some recent media reports, UNSMIL is neither organizing nor hosting any dialogue between the Libyan parties in Tunisia on May 28 and 29."...)...... Read more
Tetteh in a newspaper article: Protecting civilians, justice and accountability are a priority for Libya.
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Tripoli, May 21, 2025 (LANA) - The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hannah Tetteh, said that recent events in Libya have once again exposed the continued failure of security actors and other parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and underscore the urgent need to halt the cycles of violence and impunity.In an article titled "Protecting Civilians, Justice, and Accountability: A Priority for Libya," published in the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat... Read more
