World News: Political News
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
GNA Foreign Minister receives Canadian Foreign Ministry Official.
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Tripoli, 19 June 2018 (Lana) GNA Foreign Minister, Mohamed Siala ha received at the ministry in Tripoli Tuesday Director of Middle East and North Africa Department at the Canadian Foreign Ministry in the presence of the Canadian ambassador. The Canadian official told Lana that he discussed bilateral relations in several fields, asserting that his country is committed to continuing its support to Libya. =... Read more
Tripoli Security Directorate warns against violating Tripoli security.
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Tripoli, 19 June 2018 (Lana) Tripoli Security Directorate warned against those who may violate Tripoli security. In a statement a copy of which was received by Lana the directorate said the people of Tripoli and all its military and security components will stand up firmly and decisively to safeguard security, such as people of interest who aim at destabilizing the capital. Tripoli Directorate said there will be no return to square one, and bloodshed. It reaffirmed its resolve to protect the capital and build a bright future for the people of new Libya. =... Read more