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Algeria hosts consultative ministerial meeting on Libya's developments.
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Algiers, 21 May 2018 (Lana) Algeria hosted Monday consultative ministerial meeting on Libya's developments. The meeting is to be attended by foreign ministers of Libya's neighbors as foreign ministers of Algeria, Abdulqader Mesahle, Tunisia's Khamis Al Jehenawi and Egypt's Samah Shukri. The meeting in Algiers is to review developments in Libya and steps to be taken by Libya's neighbours to support UN efforts in Libya headed by Ghassan Salama and review mechanisms to implement Libya Plan of Action implemented by Salama in the hope of holding presidential and parliamentary ... Read more
UN Security Council holds hearing session to briefing by UN envoy to Libya.
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New York, 21 May 2018 (Lana) UN security Council to meet Monday to hear a briefing by UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salama on developments of the political process in the country especially issues related to the referendum on the new constitution and preparations under way to hold presidential and legislative elections. =... Read more
Presidency Council spokesman confirms formation of force for protection of south Libya.
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Tripoli, 21 may 2018 (Lana) Presidency Council spokesman, Mohamed Al Salak confirmed that commanders of western and central militray zones began formation of a force for the protection of the south of Libya. In his weekly press briefing, Al Salak explained that the tasks of the force is to diffuse tension and stop fighting and protect the south of the country, fighting terrorism, smuggling and foreign elements that infiltrated the area to sow divisions and foment trouble. The spokesman conveyed emphasis of the president of the presidency council that the force is ready... Read more
Temporary documents granted to Somalese migrants.
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Tripoli, 21 May 2018 (Lana) Temporary documents were granted to Somalese migrants, detained in Tripoli Migrant Detention centre whom were decided to repatriate on May 29 through Amitiqa Airport. The measure was taken in line with an agreement with IOM and High Commission for Refugees. =... Read more
Two Killed in Scuffle at Gas Station in Wadi Al Rabie.
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Tripoli, 20 May 2018(Lana) Two persons were killed when a scuffle erupted at a gas station in Al Jenin area in Wadi Al Rabie on the outskirts of Tripoli, according to a report by Al Dhaman Brigade affiliated with the Tajoura Military Council, which posted the news on its SMS page. The incident happened when two armed men verbally attacked a an elderly man, which prompted the elements of the criminal investigation to call at the station, they were fired at as they arrived, and a clash ensued leaving two dead, a pedestrian and Policeman, the report said. The Policemen was... Read more