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Tunisians in Ben Gardan protest their country's endeavour to construct a fence along its borders with Libya.
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Tripoli, 21.07.2015(Lana) Tunisian protestors in Ben Gardan City closed Monday the international road stopping the passage of Libyan vehicles crossing from Ras jadier crossing point in protest against their country's decision to construct a fence along the common boarders with Libya. Anatolia news agency reporter quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the closure was in Al-Zukra region in Ben Gardan, 20 kilometers from the Libyan Tunisian borders. Two lorries were unloaded of their shipments at public road to prevent the passage of Libyan vehicles into Tunisia. The... Read more
Festival to introduce identity of old city and its cultural history.
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Tripoli, 21.07.2015(Lana) A traditional festivity is to be organized Tuesday evening to introduce identity and cultural history of the city. The organizers said the festival would highlight originality of old Tripolitania traditions during the Eid Al-Fiter, and joy and jubilation that accompanies the festivity such as social and cultural activities, women, men and children national costumes. The sources explained that the festivity aims at instilling our identity and heritage in new generations and preserve the spirit of the old city. It would also allow the participants... Read more
Conference on border security and fighting terrorism kicks off.
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Al-Jadeeda (Morocco), 21.07.2015(Lana) Conference on border security and fighting terrorism kicked off Tuesday in Al-Jadeeda city in Morocco. The inaugural conference of the joint initiative of the UN Centre for Combating Terrorism and the World Forum for Combating Terrorism kicked off with the participation of more than 30 countries. The two-day conference aims at identifying broder security initiative framework and discuss gaps linked to terrorism, border security and its management systems. =... Read more
Tunisian Governemnt Wants to re-open Air Space With Libya.
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Tunis, 21 July 2105(Lana) Tunisian Minister of Transport Mohamed Bin Ramadan said his Governemnt wanted to re-open its air space to Libyan airliners. Bin Ramadan said in press statements 'a number of recommendations made by an ad hoc team, who visited a number of Libyan airports would be taken into consideration, explaining that the recommendations were being studies by the authorities concerned with flights between Tunisia and Libya. The Minister pointed out that his country was in dire need for opening air transport links with Libyan airports. Tunisian authorities have... Read more
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