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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
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