World News: Political News
President of Presidency Council Inspects Hospitals in the Capital.
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Tripoli, 26 December 2019(Lana) President of Presidency Council of Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Wednesday inspected a number of hospitals in the capital to get firsthand account of their needs and the problems they faced. According to the Council's Communication Office Al Serraj toured the Burns Hospital, Tripoli Central Hospital, Maternity Hospital and the Pediatric Hospital where he launched new wards. He stressed the need for attention to be paid to healthcare institutions and facilities, which he said were a Government priority. =... Read more
UNSMIL Congratulates Libyans on Independence Day.
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Tripoli, 26 December 2019(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has offered its best wishes to the people of Libya on the 68th anniversary of Libya's independence. In a statement posted to its SMS page, UNSMIL expressed hope that the Independence Day, endeared to all Libyans, would be an opportunity to work towards ending the ongoing fighting, and to responsibly work with UNSMIL to bridge the gap, and to return to the political process putting the interest of homeland first. =... Read more
Russia Renews its Objection to Foreign Intervention in Libya, Support for Peaceful Solution to the Crisis.
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Moscow, 26 December 2019(Lana) Russia again voiced its objection to foreign intervention in Libya saying it welcomed efforts aimed at assisting Libyans reach a peaceful solution to the crisis in their country. The 'Russia Today' Television channel quoted Kremlin Spokesman Dmitri Beskov as saying Thursday that 'the situation in Libya is a cause of common concern and indeed to us, indicating that 'Russia was interested in settling the crisis peacefully as soon as possible to end the bloodshed there.' =... Read more
Tunisia Calls for Convention for all Libyan Parties.
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Tunis, 25 December 2019(Lana) Tunisia has called for a convention to be held for all Libyan parties which will lead to legislative and presidential elections, which in turn could produce an executive authority supported by the Libyan people to end the country's crisis. The Tunisian news agency quoted Tunisian Presidency as saying in a statement 'this came after a meeting President Qeis Sayed held with Libyan notables representing social and political spectrum under the umbrella of the 'High Council of Libyan Cities and Tribes', to discuss developments in Libya and prospects of... Read more
Flights Resumed Between Benina, Zantan, Sebha and Kufra Airports.
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Tripoli, 25 December 2019(Lana) The Airport Authority has announced resumption of flights between Benina Airport and the airports of Zantan and Kufra on a weekly basis. The Airport Authority said on its website domestic flights resumed from Benina to Zantan and Kufra airports by Afriqiyah Airlines which will run a flight from Benina to Kufra on Saturday to be followed by flights to Zantan on Wednesday. =... Read more