World News: Political News
Prosecutor office of the International Criminal Court calls on Saif al-Gaddafi to surrender himself to the Libyan authorities.
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The Hague, October 31, 2020 (Lana) The office of Fatou Bin Souda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, renewed the call to Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to immediately surrender himself to the competent Libyan authorities so that he can be transferred to the court. In its twentieth report submitted to the UN Security Council, the office indicated that the court had previously informed the UN Security Council on May 5 that the Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected the appeal submitted by the accused against the decision to arrest him, confirming the acceptance of the case against... Read more
Al Meshri Calls on Al Serraj to Continue With His Duties Until New Council is in Place to Avoid Political Vacuum.
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Tripoli, 29 October 2020(Lana) The President of High Council of State Khalid Al Meshri has called on Fayez Al Serraj, President of the Presidency Council to delay his decision to hand over power by end of October, 'because of the exceptional circumstances in the country, and to avoid creating a political vacuum.' In a letter addressed to the President of the Presidency Council, Al Meshri said 'in light on the circumstances in which the country is going through, and the forthcoming political talks forum which seeks a common vision that could lead to reform of the Presidency... Read more
GNA Ministry of Local Government Calls for Tougher Restrictions to Combat Covid 19.
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Tripoli, 29 October 2020(Lana) The GNA Ministry of Local Government has issued new regulations for businesses and services and industrial companies following a surge of CoronaVirus infections in the capital. In a letter addressed to the Emergency and Crises Respond Team in Abu salim Municipality, the Ministry said in view of the new surge of infections in the capital and in Abu Salim Municipality in particular, the new guidelines have to be followed. The Ministry demanded that all workers at trade outlets wear a mask during the working period, and for owners not to allow... Read more
Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister: We Will Play Active Role in the Political Talks.
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Tunis, 29 October 2020(Lana) Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Othman Al Jrindi has reiterated his country's position calling for the need to introduce a Libyan-Libya political solution, to preserve the unity and sovereignty of Libya in accordance with international resolutions. Al Jrindi said, at a meeting with the Japanese Ambassador in Tunis on Wednesday, his country would play an active role in the political talks to be held here on Nov 9, both as a neighbouring country and non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, to push for a political settlement to end the... Read more
Sun'allah Demands Release of Budgets for the Oil Sector.
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Tripoli, 29 October 2020(Lana) Chairman of the National Oil Company Mustafa Sun'allah said the reputation of the National Oil Company was at stake with foreign partners because of repeated closures and scarcity of resources. '2020 is the worst for the NOC because of lack of enough operation budgets, which resulted in accumulation of debts, Sun'allah said in remarks posted to the NOC SMS page. He said the NOC has liaised with all concerned bodies to release the funds to ensure money available to the operating companies. =... Read more