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UN: Libyan dialogue resumes next Thursday.
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Tripoli, 25.08.2015(Lana) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced that the next round of the political dialogue between the Libyan teams will be held next Thursday and Friday in the Moroccan city of Skhirat. UNSMIL Head, Bernardino Leon, informed, in a message directed to the GNC, that the next round will be direct discussions to speed up the dialogue process and finish discussing the annexes and candidates of the government before the end of this month. The UN envoy urged the delegation of the GNC to attend the new round in Skhirat and expressed... Read more
Tunisia: Sand barrier at the Libyan borders aims to secure country.
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Tunis, 25.08.2015(Lana) Tunisian Minister of Defense, Farhat Al-Herashi, said on Monday that the sand barrier at the Tunisian - Libyan border will secure the border with Libya. The Tunisian minister emphasized, during a visit to Ramadah city in Tataween province to inspect the construction of the sand barrier, that the readiness of the National Police Units to protect security and stabilize the country. He indicated to the developmental role of the army as they enhanced the life of the Tunisian citizen through its participation in the general services in addition to its... Read more
UNSMIL organizes women meeting in Tunisia.
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Tripoli, 24.08.2015(Lana) United nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized Monday in Tunisia a meeting for representatives of Libyan women groups and activists in line with the Libyan political dialogue. Deputy head of UNSMIL Ali Al-Za'tari said at the inaugural session of the meeting that Libyan women offered invaluable insights to the dialogue process, pointing out that their voice would influence the final conclusion of the political accord. UNSMIL explained in a statement posted on its website that the three-day meeting in partnership with the UN Women ... Read more
Blast at southern Sabratha power station due to power over load.
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Tripoli, 24.08.2015 (Lana) Power overload at southern Sabratha power plant prompted fire due to blast at power supply generators. Media office at the Electricity Company said the blast occurred at the radio power plant 30/11 volt causing damages to 30 kilovolt suppliers damaging the entire contents of the station. Work is underway to replace the station by the maintenance team of the medium voltage networks department at the western region, he added. =... Read more
Libyan teams set to take part in African games in Congo.
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Brazzaville, 24.08.2015(Lana) Libyan teams have completed all preparations for participation in the 11th African games due to be kicked off September 4 and continue up to 19th of the same month in Congo Brazzaville. Libyan Olympic Committee said the Libyan official team comprised 60 members and chaired by Dr Nuraddeen Al-Triki, a member of the Olympic Committee and chairman of Libyan bicycles Union. Libya is to take part in 6 games which are athletics, bicycling, table tennis, Judo, weight lifting and hand ball. =... Read more