World News: Political News
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
NCDC: 970 CoronaVirus Cases 732 Recoveries, 13 Deaths.
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Tripoli, 11 November 2020(Lana) - The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a daily CoronaVirus update in Libya for Saturday Nov.10. The NCDC said it received 4221 samples for PCR testing, 3251 have turned out to be negative and 970 positive, of which 657 new cases and 313 cross infection. The NCDC Communication Committee has said has recorded 732 recoveries and 13 deaths. This brings to 70.010 the total CoronaVirus cases in Libya, of which 27.541 active cases, 41.512 recoveries and 957 deaths. =... Read more
German Ambassador to Libya: Joint military committee in Serte strong signal to participants to Libyan dialogue onward political path.
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Tripoli, 11 November 2020 (Lana ) The German ambassador to Libya, Oliver Ovetch described the 6th meeting of the 10th Joint Military Committee (5+5) in Serte as "The inspiring symbol of unity". Tweeting on his account, the ambassador said military officers meeting from both sides in Serte to continue discussion of implementation of Geneva cease-fire agreement, a strong signal to the participants to the Libyan dialogue in Tunis to chart the political path forward. The German ambassador shared the tweet of UNSMIL, in which it signaled the start of the 10th members... Read more
Acting Minister of Local Government Meets Delegation of Notables and Elders of Al Zawiay.
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Tripoli, 11 November 2020(Lana) The Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Local Government on Tuesday met a delegation of notables and elders of Al Zawiya. The meeting was attended by a number of Ministry's senior officials. The Undersecretary underscored the Ministry's support for municipal councils in Al Zawiya and other councils to enable them to render their services to the public. The delegation of elders and notables said they were prepared to work with the Ministry to liaise with all municipalities across the country to create the suitable conditions for... Read more