World News: Political News
Tunisia condemns attack on Morocco embassy in Tripoli.
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Tunis, 14.04.2015(Lana) Tunisia condemned in a statement Tuesday the bombing of the Moroccan embassy in Tripoli. The Tunisian Foreign Ministry considered the attack a blatant violation of international law and diplomatic norms and an attempt to undermine efforts underway to restore stability and security to Libya. The statement expressed Tunisia solidarity with Morocco and urged for doubling of efforts to eradicate terrorism threatening peace and security of the region and the entire world. ... Read more
Leon Says Algeria' s Talks to Discuss 'Draft Agreement' to Resolve Libya's Crisis.
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Tripoli, 14 April 2105(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon on Monday said the dialogue talks hosted by Algeria, and which included party leaders and activists would discuss a draft agreement for a solution to the crisis in Libya. The UN Support Mission in Libya official website quoted Leon as saying in remarks at the opening meeting in Algiers 'we are here today to send a strong message that there will be no killing in Libya, and that all Libyans should be able to live together.' 'We will listen to the opinions of all participants and will discuss the... Read more
Tripoli Court Postpones Trial of Former Regime Officials to April 20.
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Tripoli, 14 April 2015(Lana) Tripoli appeals court on Monday adjourned trial of former regime key officials until April 20. The court which looking into the case NO, 630/2012, against 32 defendants of key officials of the former regime, was conducted without presence of Seif Gaddafi, son of the former dictator. The trial was intially adjourned on Sunday to Monday, and the defendants were reminded in custody, to be brought to court as ruled by the judges. The Defendants face several criminal charges including killing of unarmed protesters, recruiting mercenaries,... Read more
Canada's New Ambassador to Libya Pledges His Country's Support for National Dialogue.
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Tripoli, 14 April 2015(Lana) The new ambassador of Canada to Libya David Sprawl, working temporarily from Tunisia, ha pledged his country's support for the UN-led effort to set up a national unity government in Libya and said there was no military solution to the conflict. He said his country firmly stood on the side of Libyans in fighting terrorism, explaining that the closure of Canadian embassy in Libya in July was because of violence and lack of security. Sprawl said 'we moved our embassy to Tunisia in the hope that we will return when a peaceful and stable... Read more
National Human Rights Commission Welcomes Resumption of Libyan Dialogue.
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Al Beidha, 14 April 2015(Lana) The National Human Rights Commission in Libya has welcomed the resumption of the political dialogue between Libyan parties, including the upcoming meeting in Morocco. In a statement, the commission lauded the role played by the UN Support Mission in Libya as a sponsor of the dialogue, and a backer of civilian peace and political consensus. The commission said the resumption of talks would be a milestone to a most-needed agreement to set up a national unity government, and halt of military actions. =... Read more