World News: Political News
Holland Pledges $1.
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65 Million to Support Elections in Libya. Tripoli, 26 November 2017(Lana) The Dutch Government has pledged $1.65 million to support the electoral program sponsored by the UN Development Program in Libya which aims to upgrade the Libyan Election Commission capabilities to run elections in the country. The UN Mission website said the Dutch Ambassador to Libya Erik Striating along with the Deputy Representative of the UN Secretary General and the resident Repre4sentative of the UN Development Program Maria Robeiro recently signed an agreement to support UN electoral project in... Read more
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Meets Chinese Chairman of Chinese Companies Confederation.
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Beijing, 26 November 2017(Lana) The Libyan Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Lutfi Al Mogherbi held meeting with in Beijing with the Chairman of Chinese Companies Confederation on the sidelines of the Chinese African Economic Forum underway in the Chinese capital. Al Mogherbi who heads the Libyan delegation to the forum said the Libyan Government was keen to see the Chinese companies return to work in Libya, saying Libya would provide the security and facilities for the Chinese companies. African and issues of common interest were discussed during the meeting. The two... Read more
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Meets Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister.
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Beijing, 26 November 2017(Lana) The Libyan Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Lutfi Al Mogherbi held a series of meetings in Beijing on the sidelines of the Chinese African Economic Forum underway in the Chinese capital. Al Mogherbi met the Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Xhen Chao with whom he discussed bilateral relations and means of promoting exchange in all areas. Al Mogherbi also discussed with the Chinese official political developments in Libya and the political process as well as the return of the Chinese embassy to work from Tripoli. On his part the Chinese... Read more
MMR Water Supply to Coastal Cities Cut off.
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Tripoli, 26 November 2017(Lana) The Man Made River Network Authority has announced that water supplies to coastal cities in the western Libyan region have been cut off. The cut off took place after an armed group attacked the Al Hasawna well demanding forcing the closure of water flow through the network, Authority said, adding that the group demanded the release of a man detained in Tripoli. The Authority said the Libyan people are from all walks of life are demanded that they adopt a code of ethics that all vital state facilities and institutions be excluded from any... Read more
Administrative Control Body Suspends staff at Libyan embassy in Tunis.
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Tripoli, 22 November (Lana) Administrative Control Body suspends staff at Libyan embassy and Consulate in Tunis pending investigation for public interest. Media director at the body told Lana that the suspension of those staff was due to administrative and financial discrepancies detrimental to public funds. The suspension applies to Charge d'Affaires, Financial controller, Administrative Affaires Chief and Head of Public Relations, acting military attaché, military accountant, director of office of Minister of Defense. The body has already terminated contracts of 20 local staff. It... Read more