World News: Political News
NHRC Concerned Over Renewal of Clashes South of Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 16 January 2019(Lana) The National Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over renewal of armed clashes in the Municipality of Gasr Bin Ghashir south of the capital, saying they threaten civilians and property. In a statement, a copy of which was obtained by the Libyan news agency on Wednesday, NHRC demanded all armed groups to refrain from armed escalation, to avoid violence and fighting, and to honour their obligations under the Al Zawiyah Agreement signed on September 4, 2018, and the subsequent agreement for consolidation of the ceasefire and cessation of... Read more
President of High Council of State Meets German Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 15 January 2019(Lana) The President of the High Council of State Khalid Al Meshri met here on Monday German Ambassador Oliver Owcza. The situation in Libya and political developments were discussed at the meeting, including the planned National Gathering. The German Ambassador renewed his country's support for dialogue, given that his country had suffered from division for a long time. He said Germany was prepared to offer assistance in various areas especially the economic area. =... Read more
Minister of Justice meets deputy head of UNSMIL.
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Tripoli, 15 January 2019 (Lana) GNA Minister of Justice has met ٍdeputy head of UNSMIL, Stephaney Williams in line with the cooperation between the two sides, and efforts to enhance capacities of the judicial police in prison management and human rights respect. According to the Ministry of Justice website, the meeting addressed the role of UNSMIL in support of stability especially in terms of rule of law and human rights. The minister stressed the ministry's keen interest in respecting legal and human rights standreds within rehabilitation centres. For her part the UN... Read more
High State Council meets Al Sarraj and asks for stronger position regarding insult of Libyan flag in Beirut.
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Tripoli, 15 January 2019 (Lana) President of High State Council, KHaled AL Mishri met Monday with President of Presidency Council, Fayez Al Sarraj. According to the media office of HSC the meeting addressed economic reform, security arrangements and ways to activate them. AL Mishri also asked the state for a stronger and clear stance regarding the incident of insulting the Libyan flag in Beirut. =... Read more
Malta to host 5+5 meetings to discuss situation in Libya and immigration issues.
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Tripoli, 15 January 2019 (Lana) The Maltese capital, Valletta to host Thursday and Friday meetings for West Mediterranean countries known as (5+5) to discuss several issues of interest to Mediterranean countries. Valletta meeting is the 15th meeting for Western Mediterranean countries designed to discuss important regional issues including the situation in Libya, immigration, besides being an opportunity to discuss pressing issues in the region. The Maltese Foreign Minister who is to chair the meeting said in press statement that the meeting is aimed to secure closer ... Read more