World News: Political News
America, France, Britain and Italy Welcome Ceasefire in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 5 September 2018(Lana) The United States, Britain, France and Italy have welcomed a ceasefire declared by the warring parties in the Libyan capital on Tuesday. In a joint statement, the four countries said, 'we reaffirm our strong support for the UN Special Envoy Ghasan Salama in his effort to bring about an immediate and lasting cessation of hostilities in the capital Tripoli.' They called on all Libyan parties to refrain from any actions that might undermine the ceasefire, endanger civilians and obstruct Libyan effort to push forward with the political. ... Read more
Siala Leads Libya Delegation to Chinese African Cooperation Forum.
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Tripoli, 5 September 2018(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala is leading Libya's delegation to the Chinese e African Cooperation Forum which kicked off on Monday in Beijing. According to the Foreign Ministry Information Office, Siala was representing the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj who said he could not attend because of the security situation in the capital. the delegation included Minister of Planning Al Taher Al Jheimi, the Head of Foreign Ministry Cooperation Department and President of Libyan Business Council. The summit, called by... Read more
Arab Parliament Calls for End to Clashes in Tripoli.
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Cairo, 3 September 2018(Lana) The Pan-Arab Parliament has called for cessation of clashes in Tripoli south area. In a statement it issued on Monday the Parliament said 'we follow closely and with concern the developments in the Libyan Tripoli city, and we want to stress the need for an immediate ceasefire to save the lives of civilians.' The Parliament demanded that armed groups respect the state sovereignty and stop targeting civilians and government institutions. It called for all perpetrators of attacks on civilians to be brought to justice. =... Read more
Death Toll From Clashes in Tripoli Suburbs Rises to 41, 128 Wounded and 8 Missing.
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Tripoli, 3 September 2018(Lana) A report issued by the field hospital set up by the Wounded Affairs Department 'WAD' in Tripoli announced Sunday that the death toll from in the armed clashes in the southern areas of the capital has risen to 41, while 128 were wounded and 8 missing. The Department renewed an appeal to the Ministry of Health, and humanitarian organisations to provide assistance to the ambulance services to help transfer the wounded and stranded families out of the battle field, and to provide accommodation and supplies for the displaced people. =... Read more
NOC and Al Breiga Oil Marketing Co.
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Confirm Fuel Available at Depots. Tripoli, 3 September 2018(Lana) The National Oil Company NOC and the Al Breiga Oil Marketing Company have confirmed fuel was available at their depots, despite the ongoing events in the capital. This came at a joint meeting by the companies bosses designed to come up with a plan to ensure permanent fuel supply. The meeting held yesterday was chaired by Mustafa Sun'allah, the CEO of NOC, and attended by members of the joint committee made up of senior directors and heads of departments at the NOC and the Al Breiga Co. Sun'allah said the... Read more