World News: Political News
Germany Calls for end to clashes at outskirts of Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 11 April 2019 (Lana) Germany has expressed profound concern over broke out of clashes at outskirts of Tripoli, calling for its immediate halt and refrain from all forms of escalation. German government spokesperson reaffirmed his country's support to the efforts of the UN Secretary General and his special envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame to prevent escalation and proceed on the political track. Germany stressed that there will be no military solution to the crisis in Libya and there is no alternative to the political track . =... Read more
Electricity Company: Ongoing Clashes in South Tripoli Caused Power Outages in Several Locations.
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Tripoli, 11 April 2019(Lana) The Electricity Company Communications Department has announced that 'as a result of the ongoing clashes in south Tripoli, a number of power transmission lines have been hit which caused power outages in several areas. The areas affected by the power outages are Al Gargani, Al Gabailia, Sidi Futra, Khalat Oun, Al Furjan, Al Tariq Al Dayeri, Tariq Al Abyar, Al Rayebiya, Al Madhal, Wadi Al Rabie and parts of Gasr Bin Ghashir, Al Habasha, Al Hanin 'Auto Market' and Muthalit Al Ameed, the company said. =... Read more
UN Calls for Halt of Fighting in Libya.
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New York, 11 April 2019(Lana) The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a new appeal for a ceasefire in Libya, to avoid what he termed as a 'dramatic bloody battle for Tripoli.' 'It necessary that serious political talks and serious negotiations be re-launched, but it is obviously impossible without a complete cessation of hostilities, Guterres said at a closed-door session of the UN Security Council last night. He said there was still time for a ceasefire, and that there was no military solution to the conflict. The Secretary General said there were real... Read more
UN Security Council Holds Session Over Developments in Libya.
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New York, 10 April 2019(Lana) The UN Security Council is due to hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in Libya. Diplomatic sources said the UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama would brief the Council on his decision to delay the National Gathering Conference, which was planned in Ghadamis on the coming days. 'It is not possible to invite people to attend while guns rattle and raids staged, Salama said, adding that he would call the meeting as soon as the conditions were there for it to succeed, and without exclusion of any one. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Receives Phone Call From Tunisian President.
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Tripoli, 10 April 2019(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Wednesday received a phone call from Tunisian President Al Baji Qayed Al Sebsi, dealing with the repercussions of the aggression on the Libyan capital. According to the Council's Communications Office the Tunisian President said his country was opposed to the aggression, which he said destabilize the country and endanger the lives of the citizens. He called on the aggressors to return to where they come from. On his part, Al Serraj thanked the... Read more