World News: Political News
Kremlin: Putin and Merkel Stress Need for Preventing escalation in Libya.
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Moscow, 17 December 2019(Lana) The Kremlin announced Monday that President Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have stressed, in a telephone conversation, need for preventing escalation in Libya. A statement issued by the Russian Presidency said the telephone talks focused on the crisis in Libya, and especially preventing escalation in the country, and reviving peaceful talks. President Putin said his country was prepared to help mediation efforts being mounted by Germany and the UN in this respect. =... Read more
Network Smuggling and Trading in Artefacts Seized in Al Baidha.
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Tokra, 17 December 2019(Lana) Criminal Investigation agents in Tokra have seized a ring of criminals trading in and smuggling artefacts. The Security Directorate official spokesman in Tokra said criminal investigation agents ambushed and detained the network men, after tip off was received about their whereabouts. The artefacts included small statutes known as the Pastit cats, attributed to the Pharaoh civilization. =... Read more
Sahel leaders Blame International Community for Libya Debacle.
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Niamey, 17 December 2019( Lana) Leader of the five Sahel nations, Mauritania, Mali, Chad, Niger, and Burkina Faso have said that lack of security in the region was because of the situation in Libya. In a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency summit they held in Niamey, the leaders blamed the international community for this and demanded bigger engagement in the war against terror in the Sahel region. They appealed to the international community to continue to support the joint force, and demanded that the UN Security Council give the force a mandate under chapter... Read more
UN Secretary General: Several UN Member States Violate Libya Arms Embargo.
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Rome, 17 December 2019(Lana) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has deplored the violation by a number of UN member states of the embargo imposed on arms to Libya by the UN Security council. In an interview with the 'Stampa' newspaper carried by the Italian Nova news agency, Guterres called for an end to escalation and support for Libyans and international active players to find a peaceful solution. He noted that the 'Berlin Conference' was a unique opportunity for all those with influence on the conflict in Libya to seek a ceasefire and return to political talks and... Read more
France: Terrorist Organisations Linked to ISIS Could Extend to Chad, Nigeria and Libya.
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Paris, 17 December 2019(Lana) French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian has expressed concern over terrorist organisations, especially those linked to ISIS, that they could form an arch extending from Chad to Nigeria and Libya up to the Middle East. The warning came against the backdrop of an attack hundreds of terrorists carried out against the military camp Aintas in western Niger near the border with Mali, which lasted several hours and led to the killing of 71 and a number missing. The Terrorist threat in the region is still there, and there is an arch of terror... Read more