World News: Political News
Opposition Figures Blame Sisi for Murder of Copts.
Pulbished on:
Tripoli, 17 February 2015(Lana) Egyptian opposition figures lambasted President Abdul Fattah Al Sisi for the murder of 21 Egyptians by the ISIS group in Libya, saying his decision to intervene on the side of Hafter forces in the Libyan conflict triggered the killings. Some said they were puzzled by Cairo's dealing with this issue and ignoring the stadium events, despite the fact that similar number of causalities occurred at the Zamalek Enbi match. The American CNN news channel quoted Abdul Rahman Yusuf, a political activist as saying 'we extend condolences to all... Read more
Libya Ulema Association Condemns Murder of Egyptian Nationals in Libya.
Pulbished on:
Tripoli, 16 February 2015(Lana) The Libya Ulema Association have condemned the murder of 21 Egyptian workers by the ISIS group, saying the extremist group action contradicts Islamic norms. The Association called in a statement on Monday on all, to close ranks, in confrontation of these organisations to protect the country against their evil. =... Read more
Sources: 8 Raids on Derna Kill 3 Children, 2 Women.
Pulbished on:
Derna, 16 February 2015(Lana) Three children and two women were killed in 8 raids carried out by the Egyptian air on Derna at dawn on Monday, media sources said. Five warplanes launched air strikes on targets in the city of Derna believed to be for ISIS. Egyptian Armed Forces, however, said Monday they launched air strikes against ISIS targets inside Libya, in retaliation for the killing by the group of 21 Egyptians. A statement carried by the Egyptian Television said' the armed forces have carried out at dawn air strikes against camps, positions and ammunition storage... Read more
White House Condemns Killing of 21 Egyptians in Libya.
Pulbished on:
Cairo, 16 February 2015(Lana) The White House on Sunday condemned the murder of 21 Egyptians in Libya by the extremists of the Islamic group ISIS, describing the act as 'barbaric killing of innocents.' The White House said in the statement on the killings 'the barbarity of ISIS is boundless'. There is a dire need 'to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Libya.' France also condemned the killing of Egyptian nationals in Libya by ISIS. A statement issued by the French President Francois Hollande said 'his country and its allies are determined to fight... Read more
UNSMIL Condemns Murder of Egyptian Nationals in Libya.
Pulbished on:
Tripoli, 16 February 2015(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya has condemned the murder of Egyptian nationals in Libya at the hands of ISIS terrorists. In a statement last night, UNSMIL said 'all Libyans should condemn this terrorist crime against expatriate workers from neighboring Egypt.' It extended its condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Egypt. UNSMIL urged Libyan concerned parties to work together for peace, and to prevent terrorist groups exploiting the chaos in the country to expand and gain more ground. 'Terrorist... Read more