World News: Political News
Libyan-US Friendship Society Calls for Activating Libyan-American Business Council.
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Tripoli, 12 November 2020(Lana) The Libyan-US Friendship Society has called for activating the Libyan-American Business Council, saying it would contribute to increasing of trade exchange and enhancing cooperation in all joint investment areas. The reactivation of the council will enhance the issues related to trade exchange, investments, and trade between the two friendly countries, the Society said, noting that it was keen to see the council re-activated. =... Read more
Libya Displays its Human Rights Report Before UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Tripoli, 12 November 2020(Lana) GNA Minister of Justice on Wednesday led the national team taking part in the regular comprehensive review of human rights which Libya submitted to the UN Human Rights Council in February. The Minister said in his remarks that the GNA Government was committed to protection and promotion of human rights in spite of the difficult circumstances in which the country id going through. He outlined the efforts being exerted by the Government to ensure respect for human, civil, political, economic and social rights of individuals, and the GNA role in... Read more
Ras Jdeir Border Crossing to be Reopened as of Saturday, Announcement.
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Tripoli, 12 November 2020(Lana) The Ras Jdeir Passport Control Body has announced that the border crossing would be re-opened as of Saturday Nov.14,2020. In a circulation posted to its SMS page, the Ra Jdeir Passport Control Body said 'the re-opening of the crossing was in execution of instructions of the GNA Minister of Interior Fathi Pashagha, through the Head of Passport and Nationality Department Gomoa Ghreiba. =... Read more
UK Embassy in Libya Condemns Assassination of Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Hanan Al Bar'asi.
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Tripoli, 12 November 2020(Lana) UK Embassy in Libya has condemned the assassination of Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Hanan Al Bar'asi in Benghazi on Tuesday. 'The assassination of Al Ba'asi is a mindless tragic crime, the Embassy said in a statement posted to its SMS page. The use of violence which threatens freedom of expression of all Libyans is unacceptable, it said. It called on Libyan authorities to open an enquiry into this murder crime, to bring the perpetrators to justice. =... Read more
Participants in the Political Dialogue Agree to Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in 18 Months Time.
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Tunis, 12 November 2020(Lana) The Head of UN Mission in Libya Stephanie Williams on Wednesday said participants in the Tunis political talks have agreed to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in 18 months time, to end the transitional period. In a press conference at the end of the third day of talks here, Williams said the participants have made progress in the political talks, and agreed to a roadmap which outline the steps to be taken to unify the executive authority, state institutions and ensure return of displaced to their homes, and restoration of their. ... Read more