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GNC Local Affairs Committee Discuss Situation of Libyan Students Abroad.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2015(Lana) The General National Congress Local Affairs Committee has discussed at a coordinated meeting with the Higher Education Ministry the situation of Libyan students studying abroad, namely the best mechanism that can be put in place to resolve the problems they face. The meeting dwelt on a series of measures that have to be taken to resolve the problems, facing thousands of students abroad. The meeting, which was held in Tripoli, was attended by the Minister of Higher Education, the Head of the Audit Office, the Secretary to the Governor of the... Read more
Man-made River Water is Re-pumped to Al Gordhabiya After 25 Day Halt.
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Sirte, 11 February 2015(Lana) Water from the Man-made River pipeline network was flowing again into the 'Al Gordhabiya' reservoir, after more than 25 days halt, according to sources of the Water Co., and the MMR Authority in the central region. The MMR water reached the 'Al Gordhabiya' reservoir yesterday, and water was pumped from Tazerbou-Sarir to Ajdabiya and Sirte, said Eng. Hamad Faraj, Head of the Water Company central and western department. He told Lana the disruption of water supplies was caused by technical problems at the wells of Tazerbou-Sarir emanated from... Read more
UNHCR Representative Warns Deterioration of Situation in Libya Could Lead to Massive Influx of Asylum Seekers in Malta.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2015(Lana) The deterioration of stability in Libya could lead to an upsurge in Libyans seeking asylum in Malta, the local representative of UNHCR in Malta Jon Hoisaeter said. The Times of Malta quoted Hoisaeter as saying 'Malta had to prepare for the change, whereby migrant departures would not only feature sub-Saharan Africans, but Libyans seeking to escape turmoil in their own land.' He expressed grave concern over Libya, saying 'the country was fragmented and close to a failed state scenario.' He stressed that 'Malta has to revise its laws in... Read more
UN Envoy 'Leon' Meets Dialogue Team Representing GNC.
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Ghadamis, 11 February 2015(Lana) The Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya Bernardino Leon continued this afternoon meetings with parties participating in the new round of dialogue talks which kicked off here earlier in the day. Earlier Leon held a meeting with representatives of the House of Representatives. The correspondent of the Libyan news agency has noted that a sense of optimism was prevailing the venue of the talks, and there was a sincere desire to come up with a solution that gets the country out the current status quo. =... Read more
New Round of National Dialogue Talks Kicks off in Ghadamis.
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Ghadamis, 11 February 2015(Lana) Representatives from the General National Congress and the House of Representatives met this afternoon at the 'Dar Ghadamis' Hotel in Ghadamis for a new round of the national dialogue, in a bid to end the crisis in the country. Lana correspondent said the Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya Bernardino Leon met representatives of the House of Representatives, and was due to meet their counterparts from the General National Congress. Leon was expected to hold an extended session with the two delegations in the presence of those who... Read more