World News: Political News
Fire in Al Harrawej tanks under control.
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Ras lanuf, 20 June 2018 (Lana) ٌRas Launf Company for Oil and Gas manufacturing has announced that national safety personnel managed to bring fire that engulfed Al Harrowj tanks under control in the Oil Crescent. The company has revealed that tank No 12 has completely collapsed, large quantities of oil crude was drained and firer is confined to tank no 2 which almost caused fire to other tanks. Weather conditions, wind direction distanced fire from tank 1 and 3 adjacent to tank 2. It said the danger of fire within the tank vicinity has subsided unless there is another... Read more
Minister of Interior meets British ambassador.
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Tripoli, 20 June 2018 (Lana) GNA Minister of Interior, Brig. Abdussalem Ashur met Wednesday with the British ambassador to Libya, Frank Peter. They discussed support and training of MoI personnel and enhancing joint cooperation to fight illegal migration and organized crime. =... Read more
Italy calls for supporting Libyan authorities.
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Berlin, 19 June 2018 (Lana) Italy called Monday for support of Libyan authorities in the fight against illegal migration. The call was made by the Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte at a joint press conference in Berlin with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkle. Giuseppe Conte said in the first meeting at summit level between the two countries, after the new government in Italy assumed power;' It is necessary to support the Libyan authorities in the fight against criminal networks that exploit migration'. 'We must continue work to realize stability in Libya,... Read more
Illegal Migration Preventive Body rescues 64 migrants.
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Tripoli, 19 June 2018 (Lana) Illegal Migration Preventive Body media office said a patrol affiliated to the coast guard rescued 64 migrants holding African nationalities including two children west of the capital, Tripoli. IOM reported on its website that there are over 432,000 migrants in Libya, mainly in Tripoli, Misrata and Mirqab, while there are between one million and 700,000 migrants in the whole of the country. =.... Read more
President of EU Parliament calls for necessary measures to set up Libyan state.
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Rome, 19 June 2018 (Lana) President of the European Parliament has called for taking all necessary measures to estbalish the Libyan state to restore stability. In press statement Monday, he said 'We must intervene quickly to stop migration into Europe, otherwise we will risk reducing European mobilization. He noted that he would visit Libya and Niger to discuss the issue before summer holiday. 'There is a need for global intervention including the UN and FOA' he added. He said we need Marshal plan for Africa. =... Read more