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Libya elders council calls for the sovereignty of Libya , pardon and reconciliation.

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Tripoli, 15.06.2015 - (Lana) - The Libya elders council for reconciliation , called upon Libyans and legitimate authorities , to act responsibly towards the sovereignty of the Libyan State , unity of its soil , preserving its resources and giving priority to public interests. The council noted in its statement , to all calls sent by good people , to release all detainees from prisons , those without a lawsuit brought against them as soon as possible. The statement , demanded all Libyans to bless and praise any national act that calls for pardon and reconciliation , and nearing views ... Read more

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American army strikes east Libya , in the fight against terrorism.

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Washington, 15.06.2015 - (Lana) - The American army had confirmed , that the extremist 'Mokhtar Bilmokhtar' was the target of its air strike in Libya , but didn't say whether he was killed or not. Colonel 'Steve Warren' spokesman for the US State Department 'Pentagon' , in a statement said "American jets had executed the attack , and we are still evaluating the practical results , and will deliver more details as necessary". The US state department said yesterday Sunday , that the American army carried the strike in the framework of fighting terrorism on Saturday night , which... Read more

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President Al Bashir Return Home From South Africa Despite Arrest Warrant Against Him.

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Johannesburg, 15 June 2015(Lana) Sudan's President Omar Hasan Al Bashir left South Africa after a court ruling barring him from doing so according to sources on Sunday. Al Bashir left after attending the AU Summit here, in an apparent challenge of an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court. The ruling National African Congress Party has declared that the ICC was no longer suitable for the purpose for which it was established. =... Read more

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Officials and Academics: Libya not Alone Responsible for Illegal Migration to Europe.

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Tripoli, 15 June 2105(Lana) Libyan officials and academics have re-affirmed that Libya was not alone to blame for the illegal migration phenomenon across its territory to Europe, being a transit point, but the solution to the problem should begin at the source countries. They demanded, at a workshop organized by the Ministry of Foreign Cooperation in Tripoli to discuss illegal migration, that the EU assist the relevant Libyan institutions to combat illegal immigration to Europe, and to set up economic projects in Libya and the southern bank of the Mediterranean, and indeed... Read more

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IMO: 18 Bodies Found in Niger Desert.

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Geneva, 15 June 2015(Lana) The International Migration Organisation Sunday said 18 bodies of migrants from west Africa were found in the desert of Niger near the town of Arlit, who were trying to reach Europe via Libya. 'The incident is an indication of how difficult such journey even before reaching the boats in Libya, the Head of IMO Mission in Niger Gossip Lobreit said. IMO said increasing numbers of west Africa nationals have attempted the hazardous journey this year, though most of them from Syria and Eritrea. Running patrols to prevent the death of migrants... Read more

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