World News: Political News
President of Presidency Council Dismisses Reports About Exporting Libyan oil to Tunisia in Exchange for Food Commodities.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj has categorically dismissed reports that Libya intends to export oil to Tunisia in exchange for food imports. The dismissal was in response to reports in the media and SMS services that Libya was to export oil for food to Tunisia. =... Read more
GNA Interior Minister Meets President of Second National Assembly.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha met here on Sunday the President of the Second National Assembly Salem Abu Khzam and members of the assembly. The situation in south Libya and possible solutions for the security problems there were discussed during the meeting. The Second National Assembly is a civil society organisation which has 300 members of prominent figures from the areas of Al Jufra, Obari, Al Shati, Sebha, Muzoug and Ghat from and is devoted to the reconciliation and development effort in the cities of Fezzan. =... Read more
GNA Minister of Social Affairs Meets UN Development Fund Representative.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Minister of Social Affairs Fadhi Mansour Al Shafi'i on Sunday met the UN Development Fund Representative Amal Salem Al Mogherbi. According to the Council Information Office, the meeting focused on support for people of special needs with emphasis on women and the youth. There was an agreement to continue meetings on the subject on people of special needs and to upgrade exchange between the two sides to better the services offered to them. The meeting was attended by Abdul Salam Bin Gharsa, Member of the Municipal Council of,... Read more
US State Department: We Support Libyan-led National Conference Under UN Auspices.
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Washington, 14 November 2018(Lana) The US State Department has welcomed the results of the Palermo Conference hosted by Italy from 12-13 November and attended by key players domestically and abroad. 'This conference has brought together Libyan and international leaders to achieve a common goal, which is assisting Libyan institutions break the stalemate, and ensure a safe and prosperous future for all Libyans, the State Department Spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement. The statement urged Libyans to work with the UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama, to... Read more
Italian Premier: Respect of Libya's Sovereignty is Necessary and Intervention in its Affairs is Unjustifiable.
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Rome, 14 November 2018(Lana) Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conti has called for respect of Libya's sovereignty and non-intervention in its affairs. In remarks before the Palermo Conference which his country hosted over the last couple of days, Conti said the issue regarding how and when elections should be held rested with Libyans and their representatives. No solutions should be imposed from without, he said. As for what happened between Libyan antagonists at Palermo, Conti said 'I know that specific demands have been made during technical meetings held yesterday, but... Read more