World News: Political News
Libyan Expresses Solidarity With Algeria for Mela Earthquake.
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Tripoli, 9 August 2020(Lana) The Government of National Accord has declared its solidarity with Algeria in the aftermath of the earthquake which struck the town Hamala in the state of Mela. In a release published on its SMS page, the GNE Foreign Ministry expressed its full relief that no causalities had been registered among the citizens of Algeria. It also expressed confidence that the Algerian Government under leadership of President Abdel Madjid Tebboune would deal properly with this event, wishing the Algerian people progress and prosperity. =... Read more
NDCC: 5232 The Number of COVID Cases, of Whom 4428 Active Cases, 691 Recoveries and 113 Deaths.
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Tripoli, 9 August 2020(Lana) The National Disease Control Centre on Saturday announced that the number of new confirmed Corona Virus Cases registered in Libya was 153. In a release published on its SMS Page, NDCC said the reported cases were distributed as follows: 1-Tripoli: -6 new cases - 2 Contacting cases Total 3 cases 2-Qasr Al Akhyar: -4 contacting case -Total 4 3 Janzour: -2 new cases -Total 2 4-Al Zawiyah - 4 contacting cases -Total 4 cases 5- Misrata -70 new cases -5 new cases of non-Libyan. ... Read more
Borrell and the Turkish Foreign Minister discuss in Malta the implications of the Libyan crisis.
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Valletta, August 08, 2020 (Lana) The High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy in the European Union "Josep Borrell" discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister "Shawishoglu" the Libyan and Syrian crises, as well as the peace process in the Middle East. Borrell described the meeting that took place in Malta on Thursday as positive, indicating that its content would be discussed during the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers scheduled for the 27th of this month in Berlin, according to the Italian news agency AKI. He stressed that establishing good relations... Read more
The US President's National Security Adviser warns of foreign powers 'exploitation of the Libyan conflict.
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Washington, August 08, 2020 (Lana) - US Presidential National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said that efforts by foreign powers to exploit the conflict in Libya pose a threat to regional stability and global trade. In press statements, the US President's National Security Adviser urged all parties to allow the National Oil Corporation in Libya to resume work in full transparency, implement a solution without the use of military force in Sirt and Jufra, respect the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations, and conclude a ceasefire through talks led by the United Nations..... Read more
US Secretary of State: We will pursue anyone who tries to undermine peace, security and stability in Libya.
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Washington, August 08, 2020 (Lana) - The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, confirmed that his country will continue to take concrete measures against those who undermine peace, security and stability in Libya, as he said. "The United States has imposed financial sanctions on a network of smugglers who contribute to instability in Libya and deprive the Libyan people of their economic resources, and we will continue to take concrete measures in response to those who undermine peace, security and stability in Libya", Pompeo said in a tweet published by the US State... Read more