World News: Political News
Turkey: We do not want to enter into confrontation with any country in Libya, and we support the idea of disarming the cities of Sirte and Al-Jufrah.
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Ankara, August 18, 2020 (LANA) - Turkish presidential spokesperson, Ibrahim Kalin, said ,on Tuesday, that his country does not want to enter into confrontation with any country on Libyan soil, expressing his belief that Egypt can play a constructive role in Libya. In an interview with Al-Jazeera, Kalin expressed his country's support for the idea of disarming the cities of Sirte and Al-Jufrah, indicating that this step would be useful to end the clashes. He added, "If the legitimate Libyan government ratifies the disarmament of Sirte and Al-Jufrah with conditions that... Read more
The European Union mission announces the provision of 10 million Euros to support stability and social cohesion in Libya.
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Tripoli, August 18, 2020 (LANA) - The European Union mission announced the provision of 10 million Euros in additional funding for the new UNDP initiative, which concerns stability, unity and social cohesion in Libya, and aims to support peaceful dialogue and reconciliation between societies to improve social harmony and national unity. The mission clarified in a statement that, with this new funding from the European Union, the United Nations Development Initiative in Supporting Stability, Unity and Social Cohesion in Libya will continue to support three existing complementary... Read more
Sun'Allah Discuss With German Ambassador Repercussions of Oil Blockage.
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Tripoli, 18 August 2020(Lana) Chairman of the Board of the National Oil Company Mustafa Sun'Allah on Monday met German Foreign Minister Haik Maas with whom he discussed joint cooperation in the oil sector, the lawful oil installation blockage and German efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis. According to the NOC Communication Office the meeting held at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli was attended by members of the board and a number of experts. It focused on the damage that the blockage has on the economy and the environment. Sun'Allah demanded that oil workers be allowed... Read more
Ghat Municipal Elections Get Underway.
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Ghat, 18 August 2020(Lana) Municipal election in the southern city of Ghat got underway on Tuesday to select the Council members. According to the National Commission for Election of Municipal Councils 11358 are eligible to take part in the vote, of whom 53% men, and 47% women. The Committee said it has provided all facilities to make the process a success. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Chairman of ICRC.
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Tripoli, 18 August 2020(Lana) President of Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Tuesday met a delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross led by Peter Maurer, accompanied with the ICRC Regional Director for Africa and the Head of ICRC in Libya. According to the Council's Communication Office the meeting focused on upgrading exchange between the ICRC and the Government of National Accord, particularly regarding combating the CoronaVirus. The ICRC got a firsthand account of the measures that Libya has taken to prevent... Read more