World News: Political News
UNSMIL Issues Statement on Assaults on State Institutions in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2018(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has said that it has detected over the last days unlawful use of force and intimidation against public and private institutions in Tripoli. 'These assaults aim to control these institutions, to gain access to financial resources under the plea of providing of security, UNSMIL said in a statement. Intervening with livelihood of Libyans and national resources is a serious matter that should stop immediately, UNSMIL said, indicating that perpetrators should be tracked and prosecuted. It called on the... Read more
GNA Interior Minister Assigns Security and Crossings Posts and Establishes Human Rights Office at Ministry.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pahagha has issued a number of decisions assigning bosses to security directorates and border crossings, he also initiates an office for human rights at the ministry. The Decision No. 1955 assigns Brigadier Al Taher Abu Al Gasem Al Mahmoudi with the task of Director of General Administration of Border Crossing Security. Brigadier Ahmed Karkoub was assigned as the Director of Cooperation and Public Relations Department, while Dr. Usama Oeidan was appointed Director of Department of Traffic and Driving. ... Read more
UNSMIL Condemns Sabratha Attack.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2018(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya has condemned the attack in Sabratha, warning against potential escalation against civilian institutions and endangering the lives of civilians. UNSMIL said in remarks posted to its SMS page that attacking civilians and civil institutions are an offense under the International Humanitarian Law. The elements on the sanctions list are subject to close monitoring, it said. =... Read more
UN Committed to Supporting National and International Effort to Achieve Stability in Libya.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2018(Lana) The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya Maria Ribeiro has told the Abdul Hakim Belkhair, Member of the High Election Commission that the UN was committed to supporting national and international effort aimed at restoring stability in Libya and promote its democratic institutions. 'Supporting the High Election Commission attain a new and safe headquarters, to enable it to conduct elections is an essential goal of the UN, Ribeiro said, adding that this can be achieved through the 'Promotion of elections for the sons of Libya' Fund run by the UN and... Read more
Kajman meets several members of House of Representatives for Southern region.
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Tripoli, 4 November 2018 (Lana) GNA deputy President of Presidency Council, Abdussalem Kajman met several members of the House of Representatives to southern region. Kajman stressed the importance of convening meetings which could contribute to alleviating obstacles and address problems encountering the southern region. The representatives underlined the need to activate essential services and address obstacles especially after the recent fighting in the area. They welcomed the decisions of the council of ministers which was devoted to the southern region regarding... Read more