World News: Political News
UN envoy to Libya appeals for the release of detainees in Eid al-Udha.
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Tripoli, 26.09.2015 - (Lana) - On Friday the UNSMIL president 'Bernardino Leon' , on the occasion of Eid al-Udha , appealed to all parties in Libya to release those who are still been detained against the law , so they can go back to their families , and enjoy the Eid celebrations. Leon in a statement published on the mission website said ; "As well as contributing to the respect of human rights and build confidence among Libyans, such releases would be in line with the text and spirit of the political agreement that the Libyan parties are giving final consideration to". Leon takes... Read more
Russia calls on Libyan rivals to work for exiting their country out of its crisis.
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Moscow, 25.09.2015 - (Lana) - On Friday Russia , called-on Libyan rivals to show a good faith and pull the country out of its political crisis. In a statement , the Russian foreign ministry said , that Moscow is watching closely the negotiations among the Libyan rivals , under the auspices of the UN envoy to Libya 'Bernardino Leon' , asserting that the results should be fruitful , in order to lead to the formation of a national reconciliation government. Moscow also welcomed the positive progress in the recent days , calling on Libyan parties that participating in the negotiations ,... Read more
Mogherini: cooperation with Libya seems vital.
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Tripoli, 24.09.2015 - (Lana) - Federica Mogherini , commissioner for EU foreign policy said , that cooperation with Libya on the illegal immigration file seems to be vital , to control the flow of displacement waves in the Mediterranean , and to tighten control on the southern borders of Libya. In a press statement on Wednesday , Mogherini said that the EU , is ready to strongly cooperate with Libya , after the formation of the new government. The European maritime force in Rome , it can move soon without a security council resolution , and it's not directed against any party , but... Read more
Kerry Urges Libyan Parties to Approve Final Draft.
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Washington, 23 September 2015(Lana) The US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Libyan parties to meet promptly after Eid Al Udha to ratify the final draft of the political agreement brokered by the UN Special Envoy to Libyan Bernardino Leon to pave the way for forming a national consensus government. In a statement published by the US State Department Kerry urged the parties to agree on candidates to the new government as soon as possible. 'Libya and its friends and partners of the international community need to address the urgent security and economic problems, ... Read more
Arab League urges Libyans to take the UN initiative seriously and interact with it positively.
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Tripoli, 22.09.2015(Lana) Deputy Secretary General of Arab League, Ahmed Ben Hali, said they follow up initiatives and efforts made by the UN special envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon. " What matters is that the brothers in Libya take the initiative seriously and interact with it and speed up the formation of government of national unity which I consider the first step to build the remaining institutions'. He urged Libyans to interact and respond positively to the efforts made by the UN and supported by the Arab League, the African union and Islamic Cooperation Organization. =... Read more