World News: Political News
Al Serraj Appeals to AU to Help Resolve Libyan Crisis.
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Moscow, 26 February 2020(Lana) The Head of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has appealed to the African Union to play a central role in solving of the Libyan crisis. In a meeting with ambassadors of African Group at the UN Human Rights Council here, Al Serraj said Libya 'is proud of its African belonging, and is committed to develop political, economic and security relations with African states to jointly confront challenges facing the continent. He said he looked forward to AU playing a more vigorous role in resolving the crisis... Read more
Greek Foreign Minister Demands Role for His Country in Solving Libyan Crisis.
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Rome, 26 February 2020(Lana) Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said Greece as a country near to Libya, is directly affected by developments in it, and therefore it should have a role in solving the conflict in the country. 'Libyan crisis Developments which Greece seeks to prevent are those illegal actions which incite conflict and threaten peace and security in the region, Dendias said at a meeting with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Geneva. =... Read more
UNSMIL Grateful for 'Sincerity and Enthusiasm' of Libyan 5+5 Committee.
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Tripoli, 24 February 2020(Lana) UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has expressed thanks for the sincerity and enthusiasm and the professional spirit which marked the 5+5 Military Committee talks to reach a lasting cesaefire in Libya. In a statement it issued today, UNSMIL said the two sides have worked on a draft agreement for a lasting ceasefire, to ficiltate return of displaced civilians to their homes with a monitoring mechanism to be conducted by the UN and the 5+5 Committee. The two sides have agreed to further consult with their superiors, and agreed to meet again... Read more
Libya's Consulate in Milano Tells Community to be Cautious.
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Milano, 24 February 2020(Lana) Libyan Consulate in Milano, Italy has advised members of the Libyan community thereto be cautious to the Coronvirus in the country. In a statement, the Consulate advised Libyans to avoid crowded areas, and to contact the Libyan Consulate in Milano in case of infection of the Coronavirus of any Libyan national there. The Libyan Consul in Milano Salem Jamoum said they were committed to community's response to any appeals and instructions regarding the Coronavirus and liaison with the Consulate. =... Read more
Bugdanov: Russian Foreign Policy Based on Constant Support for Libya's Independence.
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Moscow, 24 February 2020(Lana) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Bugdanov said 'Russia is not planning to hold a new conference on Libya in Moscow. 'Russia believes progress in Libyan settlement does not depend on number of international conferences but the quality of execution of decisions made by them, Bugdanov said. 'The basis of Russian foreign policy is the constant support of Libya's independence, sovereignty and integrity and non-intervention in its internal affairs, he added. =... Read more