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Minister of Local Government Meets South Korean Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 29 August 2018(Lana) The GNA Minister of Local Government Baddad Gansou on Wednesday met the South Korean Ambassador to Libya Sung Su. Bilateral exchange in the area of local government was discussed at the meeting as well as activating relevant programs and activities. The Minister of Local Government said South Korea which has good experience in local government will help Libya in this respect. He Praised effort being made by the Korean embassy to offer support to the Government of National Accord in the areas of local government and community development. ... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets UN Special Envoy to Libya.
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Tripoli, 29 August 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj met at the Council's headquarters here on Wednesday the UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama along with his deputy for Political Affairs Stephaney Williams. According to the Council's Information Office the meeting was dedicated to discussing developments on the southern outskirts of the capital as a result of the clashes which broke out two days between rival groups and led to dozens killed or wounded. Salama praised the steps which the GNA had... Read more
Libyan Red Crescent Urges Families Trapped in Clashes Area not to Leave Until Arrival of Emergency Teams.
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Tripoli, 29 August 2018(Lana) Libyan Red Crescent has called on families stranded in the areas of cashes in southern Tripoli not to leave their homes before emergency teams come. It also offered following helplines numbers 092 8280061/ 092 5001022/ 094 5679092. The Red Crescent society also published the following telephone numbers which can be called for assistance: -National Safety Board 190 free call -Tripoli Department 021 440 8111 -Suk Al Gomoa Department 021 3409370 -National Safety Board Room 021 4775557/ 021 4773802/ 021 4773602 -Tripoli Security... Read more
EU Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 28 August 2018(Lana) The EU on Monday called for an immediate halt of hostilities in the capital Tripoli. 'The outbreak of violence in Tripoli is a matter of concern ..and we follow the situation closely, and urge all parties to a cessation of hostilities immediately, a spokeswoman for EU said in press statements. 'There is no military solution but a political one', the Spokeswoman said. She renewed EU support for the UN mediation efforts led by the Special Envoy Ghasan Salama to reach a permanent solution to the crisis in Libya.' The EU expects all... Read more
Mi'tig Dismiss Reports Over Flight of Presidency Council Members From Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 28 August 2018(Lana) Deputy Presidency Council Ahmed Mi'tig has refuted reports circulating in the media over departure of the Presidency Council members from Tripoli against the backdrop of the clashes at Salahudin area. The GNA Ministers are still in Tripoli and carrying out their job normally, after the meeting that was held at the Interior Ministry with Ministers of Interior and Health Abdul Salam Ashour and Omar Bashir Al Taher. He expressed resentment over terrorizing of citizens, and said the capital was for all Libyans, and peace and stability should ... Read more