World News: Political News
Abu Al Ghaith: We Are Committed to Push Libyans for Dialogue to End Crisis.
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Addis Ababa, 11 February 2019(Lana) The Secretary of the Arab League Ahmed Abu Al Ghaith said he appreciated the spirit of solidarity among African countries in defence of the region and rights of its peoples, and said the Arab League was prepared to assist Libya overcome its crisis. Speaking at the opening session of the AU Summit here, Abu Al Ghaith said the situation in Libya was a scene of all challenges, and we want to express our commitment to support the Libyan state to reach stability and security, to resolve the crisis of migration and to spur Libyans to get out of... Read more
Reconciliation Conference to Precede Elections.
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Addis Ababa, 11 February 2019(Lana) An agreement with the UN suggests that a reconciliation conference be held prior to the forthcoming elections in Libya, a AU official said. 'Foreign intervention in Libya makes the situation even more complex and deepens instability, and the Summit has discussed the security situation and the deployment of armed groups and other groups, the African Peace and Security Commissioner Isamel Sharqi said, at a press conference on Monday on the sidelines of the AU Summit. The affect of the armed groups is spreading to neighboring countries,... Read more
Reconciliation Conference to Precede Elections.
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Addis Ababa, 11 February 2019(Lana) An agreement with the UN suggests that a reconciliation conference be held prior to the forthcoming elections in Libya, a AU official said. 'Foreign intervention in Libya makes the situation even more complex and deepens instability, and the Summit has discussed the security situation and the deployment of armed groups and other groups, the African Peace and Security Commissioner Isamel Sharqi said at a press conference on Monday on the sidelines of the AU Summit. The affect of the armed groups is spreading to neighboring countries, he... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets ICRC Delegation.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2019(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj met at the Council's headquarters here a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross 'ICRC' which included Dominique Stelhart Head of operations, Patrick Yusuf Deputy Head of Regional Operation Africa and Karl Antoine Matale Head of ICRC mission in Libya. According to the Council's Communications Office, the delegation discussed with the President of the Presidency Council exchange between the two sides, and the Libyan side interest in utilizing the expertise of ICRC in... Read more
Salama Meets UN Secretary General in Addis Ababa.
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Addis Ababa, 11 February 2019(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama on Sunday met the UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres, on the sidelines of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa. According to the UN Support Mission in Libya website, the UN Secretary General and his special representative were expected to discuss protection of Libya's sovereignty and non-intervention in its affairs. Salama was quoted in the website as saying 'Africa can play a vital role in stability of Libya.' =... Read more