World News: Political News
UNSMIL Voices Concern Over Clashes Between Mashashiya and Magariha Clans.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has expressed its concern over recent clashes between the tribes of Mashashiya and Magariha in western Libya. The mission called for self-restraint and urged the conflicting tribes to resort to dialogue. The Head of UNSMIL said the mission was prepared to assist. =... Read more
UNSMIL Welcomes UN Security Council's Commitment to Hold to Account Perpetrators of Instability in Libya.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has welcomed UN Security Council's Commitment to hold those bent on undermining peace and stability in Libya and also those opposed to the ceasefire, following the decision of the UN sanctions committee. 'UNSMIL welcomes the strong commitment of the UN Security Council to hold to account those seeking to undermine peace and stability in Libya and those who refuse to abide by the ceasefire agreements and threaten civilians and the country's sovereign institutions. =... Read more
IOM: We Cooperate With Libyan Authorities to Get 116 Nigerians to Their Country.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The International Organisation of Migration IOM has said it was cooperating with Libyan authorities to ensure that 116 Nigerian nationals, who agreed to voluntarily return to their country, can do so. The medical team of the organisation is always present at consultation sessions and prior to take off, IOM said in a statement on its SMS page. It noted that due attention was being offered to migrants before their departure with the support of the EU Credit Fund. =... Read more
Siala Receives Turkish Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Monday received the Turkish Ambassador to Libya Ahmed Doghan whose assignment has come an end, as an ambassador of his country. Siala paid tribute to the Ambassador for his effort to cement relations between the two countries. On his part, the Ambassador said new mechanisms for exchange between the two countries are now in place and would bear fruits in the coming period. He extended in statements to Lana compliments to the GNA Government and the Foreign Ministry for 'the assistance they offered ... Read more
Presidency Council Declares Tuesday Official Holiday to Mark Prophet's Birthday.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord has announced that tomorrow Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed 'Peace be Upon Him.' The Council issued decision No. 1519 of 2018, which says Tuesday Nov.20 will be an official holiday in all state institutions except those providing vital and humanitarian services, which will be substituted for other days. =... Read more