World News: Political News
Libyan People Celebrate Anniversary of Martyrdom of Omar Mukhtar.
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Tripoli, 16 September 2019(Lana) Today September 16 falls the anniversary of martyrdom of Sheikh Omar Mukhtar, the legendary champion of struggle against the Italian occupation of Libya, who was captured and later hanged by the Italian colonial rulers on this date in 1931. The Libyan News Agency has learnt that the commemoration of this date, is in fact a celebration of the lives and deaths of all martyrs of homeland, who have died in defense of their country against the Italian colonial forces. Mukhtar who belongs to Al Mnefa Tribe was born in 1862 in a village called... Read more
UNHCR Calls for Greater Solidarity With Stranded Refugees in Libya.
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Tripoli, 16 September 2019(Lana) The UN High Commission for Refugees UNHCR has called for greater 'international solidarity' with refugees stranded in Libya. 'We urge the international community to show more generosity for distribution of refugees, UNHCR representative in Libya Jean Paul Cavalier was quoted by the French News Agency 'France Press' as saying. Cavalier praised an agreement signed with Rwanda last week to receive refugees and African asylum seekers stranded in Libya, demanding that other potential destinations be found in other countries. =... Read more
Algeria Demands Adherence to UN Resolutions Banning Arms to Libya.
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Algiers, 15 September 2019(Lana) Algeria has called for a ceasefire and cessation of all forms of military escalation in Libya. This came at a visit the UN Envoy Ghasan Salame made to the country. Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Bugadoum said, at a meeting with the UN Envoy, his country 'demands a ceasefire, supports a Libya-Libyan solution and respects UN Security Council's resolutions regarding weapons ban . He also said Algeria supported work of the UN Support Mission in Libya. On his part, Salame thanked Algeria for its support of a peaceful solution, and... Read more
Dr Emari Zaed meets with US Charge D'affairs.
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Tunis, 16 September 2019 (Lana) Member of Presidency Council, Dr Emmari Zaed met with US Charge D'affairs to Libya, Josh Harris, Director of USAID in Libya and Local Governance official. The meeting attended by Minister of local Government also discussed Local Administration and decentralization and priorities of GNA in local government and measures taken to consolidate decentralization principle, strengthening role of mucipalities and all local government units in a bid to transfer powers and ensure putting in place'Strategic Approach for Local Government in Libya'. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Youth and Sports Cadres.
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Tripoli, 16 September 2019(Lana) The President of Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Saturday met activists and members of the youth and sports cadres as part of consultations with community leaders and activists across the country. The meeting was attended by Deputy Ahmed Mi'tig and Head of Youths and Sports Authority YSA Bashir Al Qantri. The President praised role of the YSA in promoting national coherence and unity, and also the role that sports can play in preserving national fibre and fulfill the aspirations of the youth. =... Read more