World News: Political News
America Renews Support for NOC, Embassy Hosts Economic Debate on Libya.
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Tripoli, 20 November 2019(Lana) The US has renewed its support for the Libyan National Oil Company as an umbrella for all Libyans, and its embassy said it was hosting a seminar on Libyan economy next month. The American initiative was made clear at a meeting between the NOC Chairman of the Board Mustafa Sun'allah and the Charge D'affaires at the US Embassy Joshua Harris. According to the US Embassy SMS page, Harris met Sun'allah to 'affirm US support for the NOC which he said should remain independent and resourced to meet its vital obligations to all Libyans. The... Read more
President of Mauritania: Fighting Terrorism in Africa Requires Solution to Libyan Crisis.
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Dakar, 19 November 2019(Lana) President Mohamed Weld Al Ghazwani of Mauritania said the world is scene of widespread opinions sceptical of UN Capability and its vital role in the world. 'Fighting terrorism requires a solution to the crisis in Libya, to restore peace and stability in the entire region, Al Ghazwani said remarks before the Dakar Forum for Peace and Security in Africa, which kicked off here on Monday. the President indicated that there were a number of initiatives aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region such the Group 5 in the Sahel region,... Read more
Stolen Libyan Artefacts Seized in Sidi Buzaid, Tunisia.
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Tunis, 19 November 2019(Lana) Joint security patrols of Tunisian national guard in Sidi Buzaid have seized 17 pieces of stolen Libyan artefacts which dated back to the Roman era, in a village in area. The seized artefacts which included stone columns and pots were handed over to the National Institute of Heritage, Tunisian press sources said. The sources said it did not rule out the fact that the seized artefacts were stolen in Libya. =... Read more
UN Development Programme in Libya Says Sebha Airport up and Running After Years of Closure.
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Sebha, 19 November 2019(Lana) The UN Development Programme in Libya has announced that Sebha Airport was up and running again after 5 years of closure caused by conflict which heavily damaged its facilities in 2014. 'Through the Libya Stability Fund and in collaboration with the Libyan Government and funding from 13 international donors, the aviation system was restored to the airport as well as aircraft maintenance hangar and other facilities, the UN Development Programme in Libya said. Libyans living in the southern region no longer have to endure the suffering of... Read more
Competence Document of Guiding Committee of Libyan Authorities Capacity Building Signed.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2019(Lana) GNA Minister of Local Government Milad Al Taher and Italian Ambassador to Libya and the Chairman of Central Committee for Local Councils Election on Monday signed the competence document of the Guiding Committee for Development of Capacity of Central and Local Libyan Authorities to improve services in the country. According to the Ministry of Local Government website, the Minister of Local Government chaired a meeting of the Guiding Committee for Development of Capacity of Central and Local Libyan Authorities to improve services which is... Read more