World News: Political News
UN Secretary General and Egyptian Foreign Minister Discuss Developments in Libya.
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New York, 17 January 2019(Lana) The UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri discussed here political developments in the region and the UN-sponsored efforts to push peace talks especially in Libya, Syria and Occupied Palestine. Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Hafedh said the two sides discussed terrorism and international effort to combat it. =... Read more
GNA Delegation Visits Obari and Ghat to Get Firsthand Account of Residents Needs.
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Obari, 17 January 2019(Lana) A delegation of the Government of National Accord started on Tuesday a tour of the southern cities of Obari and Ghat and held meetings with local official, elders and wise men of the region to get a firsthand account of the residents needs. The delegation included Minister of Local Government Milad Al Taher, President of Presidency Council Mohamed Al Salak, Member of the High Council of State for Obari Ebkedah Al Kone and the Ministry of Planning Undersecretary Ali Suleiman. The delegation had a meeting at the start of the visit with local... Read more
GNA Ministry of Interior Issues Statement on Clashes in South Tripoli Area.
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Tripoli, 16 January 2019(Lana) The GNA Ministry of Interior has issued a statement on the clashes which it said have taken place in the south Tripoli area. 'The security situation in the southern Tripoli area is witnessing a deterioration since Tuesday, which led to schools being closed and terrorizing civilians, as a result of the armed clashes between undisciplined armed groups in yet another attempt to impose their agenda on the state at a time when the situation in the capital was heading towards stability, the statement said. 'As it expresses its deep concern over... Read more
President of Presidency Council Discuss Security and Services Files With Ministers of Education, Health, Transport, Interior and Justice.
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Tripoli, 16 January 2019(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Wednesday met Ministers of Education, Health, Transport, Interior and Justice to discuss security and public services situation in the country. Al Serraj was briefed on the security situation and the steps that have been taken thus far to keep public order enhance security arrangements to thwart terrorist organisations. The meeting also dealt with the public services file, to which the health, transport and education ministries are primarily ... Read more
Arab League: We Were Not Asked to Mediate Between Libya and Lebanon Over Tripoli's Boycott of Beirut Summit.
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Cairo, 16 January 2019(Lana) The League of Arab States has confirmed that it had not been asked to mediate between Libya and Lebanon over Tripoli's decision to boycott the Arab Economic and Social Summit planned for Jan.20. The Secretary General was not asked to mediate in the boycott by Tripoli of the summit, the Spokesman for the Arab League Secretary General Mahmud Afifi said. 'Libya has officially announced it was not attending the summit over the burning by Amal Movement of the Libyan flag, the Spokesman said, describing the burning incident as deplorable. 'The... Read more