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Celebrations Making Anniversary of Feb.
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17 Revolution Kicks Off. Tripoli, 17 February 2020(Lana) Celebrations marking the 9th anniversary of the February 17 Revolution, which toppled the regime of Gaddafi in 2011, officially kicked here on Monday. Thousands flocked to the Martyrs Square in downtown Tripoli on Sunday and also today, chanting revolutionary slogans in praise of the uprising which ended 4 decades of dictatorship and ushered in a new era in Libya. Similar festivities were expected to be organized in other cities and towns across the country. At yesterday's manifestations public troupes played folk... Read more
Head of Presidency Council Announces Launch of the 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya.
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Tripoli, 17 February 2020(Lana) the Head of Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj has announced launch of the 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya in cities of Tripoli, Benghazi and Sebha, in the attendance of Minister of Local Government, and UN Coordinator of Human Rights in Libya, representatives of local and international organisations and a number of ambassadors. Al Serraj said the GNA Government will provide $10 million for the plan. He thanked all countries who have voiced their readiness to contribute to the plan and those who had already engaged with the GNA... Read more
British National Security Adviser Discuss With Egyptian Foreign Minister Developments in Libya.
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Munich, 17 February 2020(Lana) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri on Sunday met British National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill, to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common interest including Libya. Repercussions of the Libyan issue of neighbouring states were discussed at the meeting, held on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. =... Read more
US Secretary of State: We Hope Political Negotiation in Libya Start by End of This Month.
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Munich, 17 February 2020(Lana) US Secretary of State Mike Pompio said participants in Libya Meeting have stressed their commitment to the Berlin Conference results. Speaking at a press conference in Munich about developments in Libya, Pompio said 'it's important that political talks in Libya start by the end of the month. =... Read more
Josep Borrell: EU Governments Divided Over Libyan Crisis.
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Munich, 17 February 2020(Lana) EU Foreign Affairs Official Josep Borrell said EU governments were divided on various issues from Libya to Venezuela. 'European Union is the biggest trade block in the world, but often fails to come to agreement when it comes to foreign policy, because policy-making needed unanimity of all members', Borrell said at a press conference at the Munich Security Conference. The Block governments have to be prepared for intervention in international crises, or risk their policies face prolonged stalemates, he added. =... Read more