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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
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