World News: Political News
Libyan Red Crescent Hands Over 6 Children Belonging to ISIS Fighters Freed in Battle of Sirte.
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Misrata, 23 January 2020(Lana) The Libyan Red Crescent on Thursday handed over to representatives of the Tunisian Government 6 children who belong to the terrorist ISIS elements, and who were freed in the battle waged in Al Bunyan Al Marsous 'Fortified Structure' against ISIS terrorist group in Sirte 4 years ago. Lana Correspondent in Sirte said the hand-over was conducted at the Red Crescent headquarters in Misrata in the presence of representatives of the Al Bunyan Al Marsous and the Red Crescent and the International Red Cross. The children were taken care of by the... Read more
GNA Interior Minister Meets Italian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 22 January 2020(Lana) GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha on Wednesday discussed with Italian Ambassador results of the Berlin Conference. The two sides also discussed, at the meeting held at Ministry's headquarters here, closure of oil fields, and the effect of that on Libyan economy and the national security. According to the Ministry's Communication Office the Italian Ambassador handed over an invitation to the Minister to visit Italy as soon as possible. The two sides also discussed illegal migration and its effects on both Libya and Italy, whereby the... Read more
Algerian and French Foreign Ministers Agree on Strengthening Consultation to Resolve the Libyan Crisis.
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Algiers, 22 January 2020(Lana) The Algerian and French Foreign Ministers Sabri Bugadoum and Jean Yves Le Drian agreed Tuesday on strengthening consultation to ensure a permanent ceasefire in Libya and return of parties to the negotiating table. In a joint press conference with his Algerian Counterpart here, the French Foreign Minister Le Drian said the two sides have agreed to closer cooperation to contribute to resolution of the Libyan crisis by political means, according to the Italian Nova news agency. =... Read more
Italian Prime Minister: Closure of Libya's Oil Terminals Will Endanger Energy Resources.
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Tripoli, 22 January 2020(Lana) Italian Prime Minister Jiuseppe Conte has called on Tuesday for avoiding closing oil terminals in Libya. Conte was quoted by Aki news agency as saying 'we should avoid initiatives of this kind. He was referring the closure of oil terminals and fields. 'We have not only avoid hostilities but also action that jeopardize energy resources, Conte told reporters in Florence. 'I am confident that rapproachment can be achieved by all countries on this issue, he added. ... Read more
EU: Adjustment of Sofia Operation to Involve Arms Embargo on Libya Agreed.
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Brussels, 22 January 2020(Lana) EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has said that EU members have agreed to adjust Sofia Operation concerned with combating trafficking in the Mediterranean to involve forcing of the arms embargo imposed by the UN on Libya. In statements following talks by EU Foreign Ministers here on Monday, Borrell said EU ambassadors and experts were authorized to provide proposals of tangible results on how to impose a ceasefire and execute an arms embargo by the time of the next meeting in Brussels on Feb 17. ... Read more