World News: Political News
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
ICC condemns use of mines against civilians in Libya.
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The Hague, 11 November 2020 (Lana) The ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has denounced the increasing use of mines and explosive devices against civilian in Libya. In its briefing to the UN Security Council, Bensouda said; "We received credible reports about 11 mass graves in Tarhuna and verified information of the increasing use of mines and local made explosive devices against civilians. ICC organs are investigating human rights abuses in Libya as well as reports of mine and explosive devices plantation in car parks, kitchens, bedrooms and civilian homes, she added. The... Read more
Libyan UN Representative warns UN on crimes in Libya.
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Tripoli, 11 November 2020 (Lana) The UN Representative to the UN, Ambassador Taher AlSunni warned the International Criminal Court that crimes and violations perpetrated in Libya, are not only those perpetrated during aggression on Libya. It was preceded by bombing civilians in Murazq, murder, field executions, and forced disappearance in Benghazi, Derna, Ejdabya and Serte as well as displacement of the eastern population for years. He also referred to the murder and kidnapping of women as was the case with Siham Sergiowa, , Maqbola Al Hassi, whose fate still a mystery up... Read more