World News: Political News
Libyan Businessmen council rejects all practices that may detrimental to national economy and contribute to public hardship.
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Tripoli, 19 February 2019 (Lana) Libyan Businessmen Council renewed its rejection of all practices that could be detrimental to the national economy, contribute to public hardship and prolong the establishment of a state with the rule of law at all levels. In statement Monday, the council voiced its stance with the homeland and the people, deploring any action that could harm sovereign institutions which constitute the resource for future generations and contribute to diversifying the economy. The Council praised work of the watchdog bodies in the country and the... Read more
Salama Discusses Political Situation in Libya.
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Munich, 18 February 2019(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama held in Munich, where he attended the Security Conference, a number of international leaders and politicians. According to UNSMIL Communication Office Salama had a meeting with German Minister of State Walter Lindner with whom he discussed the situation in Libya. The UN Special Envoy also met the provisional Chairwoman of the World Bank Group Christina Georgiva, to discuss political developments in Libya and how to address economic challenges hindering the political process in the country. ... Read more
Central bank announces issue of 2nd new one Dinar note.
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Tripoli, 18 February 2019 (Lana) Central Bank of Libya announced Monday the release of the second issue of the one-dinar note. A ceremony was organized for the occasion attended by Governor of Central Bank and several head of departments. The governor announced the circulation of the new one-dinar note as of Monday. He said Libya is the forerunner of countries, numbering 20 that use paper -plastic currency. He said the current one dinar note will be withdrawn gradually from circulation. Director of Issuance at the bank explained the general specifications of the new note... Read more
Hijacker of Libyan Airliner Released on Bail.
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Valletta, 18 February 2019(Lana) A court in the Mediterranean Island of Malta has released the hijacker of the Afriqiyah airliner which was on a flight from Sebha to Mi'tiga airport on Dec.23, 2016, and forcing it to land in Luqa Airport with 111 passengers on board. Media reports from the island said the court has decided to release the defendant after serving the maximum time in prison without trial in accordance with Maltese laws. The court said the defendant had to remain in a permanent place, and was not allowed to travel outside the island because his trial was... Read more
Tunisian Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction at release of Tunisians abducted in Zawia.
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Tunis, 18 February 2019 (Lana) Tunisian Foreign Ministry expressed satisfaction for the release of 14 Tunisians abducted last Thursday in Zawia. In statement Sunday, the ministry explained that contacts were made with the liberated Tunisians at Zawia Security Directorate to get reassured about their health and safety. Zawia Security Directorate announced Sunday the release of Tunisian Labourers who were abducted while on a bus on their way to Zawia Oil Refinery where they work. The directorate said all were in good health and arrangements were underway to arrange for... Read more