World News: Political News
Tunisian Organisations Call for End to Construction of Wall on Libyan-Tunisian Border.
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Tripoli, 21 July 2015(Lana) Tunisian professional organisations have come out against the erection of the earth wall being erected by the Tunisian authorities along the border with Libya, which they described as a unilateral decision taken by the government without proper discussion in line with democratic norms. They issued a statement in which they urged the government to abandon the controversial project, which they said could undermine livelihoods for the population in the southern region. The statement said the population of Ben Gerdan supported the Governemnt battle ... Read more
Israeli Occupation Forces Detain 3 Palestinians in West Bank.
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Hebron, 21 July 2015(Lana) The Israeli occupation forces have detained three Palestinian from the town of Bani Naeem and a boy from Hebron in the West Bank. Palestinian sources said the occupation forces detained two Palestinian youths Mutaz Al Khdour 17 and Othman Al Mnasra 18 after breaking into their homes in Al Naeem town east of Hebron. The occupation forces also detained a 13 year old boy Anan Al Ja'abari from the old town of Hebron whom they led to unknown destination. The Israeli forces erected road barriers on the approaches to the town of Saeer north east of... Read more
National Human Rights Commission Appeals to Conflicting Parties in Sebha to Stop Fighting.
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Tripoli, 20 July 2015(Lana) The National Human Rights Commission has appealed to the rival parties in the southern city of Sebha to stop fighting, and open corridors for the Libyan Red Crescent Society to deliver humanitarian relief, and evacuate the injured and civilians trapped in the conflict areas. In a statement on its website, the Commission expressed deep concern over the escalation of hostilities and ethnic violence between Tabou and Tuareg tribes in Al Tyouri neighborhood in the city, in which small and medium arms were used. The statement said more than 20 were... Read more
Cinema, Theatre, and Arts Corporation organizes Eid reception.
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Tripoli, 20.07.2015(Lana) Cinema, Theatre, and Arts Corporation organized an Eid greetings festivities at King's Palace, Dahra, Tripoli. The festivity dubbed; "Eid Joy with eyes of Libyan children" under the theme; "We children to be Creative to be Distinctive". Both male and female children wearing Libyan national costume symbolizing unity of Libyan cultural took part in the reception. Folklore embodying the Libyan heritage was performed and various cultural competition were conducted for children. Sources of the festivity which concluded Monday evening said the ... Read more
Italy emphasize support for progress made in agreement on formation of Government of National Accord in Libya.
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Tripoli, 20.07.2015(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, emphasized his country's full support for the progress made concerning the agreement on the formation of the government of national accord through the work of the UN Special Envoy, Bernardino Leon, and expressed hope that an agreement will soon be reached. In this context, Gentiloni said, in a statement to Italian news agency in Brussels on Monday, that his country is committed to support Libya in all activities, the construction field if the Libyan parties agree. On the other hand, Gentiloni confirmed... Read more