World News: Political News
Aboul Gheit: The military escalation in Tripoli complicates efforts for a political settlement.
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Cairo, 28.12.2019 - Lana - Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, stressed the danger of foreign interference in the Libyan crisis, calling for stopping the military escalation and returning to the path of political solution. The Secretary-General expressed his dismay at the dangerous escalation taking place in the Libyan arena, which would deteriorate the military and security conditions, especially around the capital Tripoli, and the complexity of Arab and international efforts aimed at reaching a political settlement to the crisis. Aboul Gheit, in a... Read more
Russian and Italian Foreign Ministers Discuss Peace Process in Libya.
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Moscow, 26 December 2019(Lana) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov discussed with his Italian Counterpart Luigi Di Maio repercussions of the Libyan crisis. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov phoned his Italian Counterpart to discuss the crisis. The two Ministers discussed the situation in Libya and stressed the need for concerted efforts to follow up with the Libyan peace process on the international level, along with the UN role, the statement said. The two Ministers have agreed the need to focus effort... Read more
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