World News: Political News
Al Beidha-Based CBL Distributes LD 284 Million to Branches.
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Al Beidha, 8 August 2017(Lana) The Al Beidha-based Central Bank of Libya has announced that it was distributing LD 284 million to commercial branches all over Libya as of Thursday August 10. The money was intended to alleviate the cash shortages at commercial banks, the Bank said, adding that the amount would be distributed evenly between the branches in different regions. =... Read more
Al Serraj: We Made no Requests for Intervention or Works in Libyan Territorial Waters.
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Tripoli, 7 August 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj said there were no hidden agreement between Libya and Italy that undermine sovereignty of Libyan territorial waters, and that Libya only sought Italian Logistical and training assistance for Coast Guard forces. 'What Libya requested from Italy was the very requests made by the Navy and the Coast Guard forces in previous meetings, which logistical and training assistance for the Coast Guard but there was no hidden agenda, Al Serraj said at a reception... Read more
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Concerned Over Basic Needs Shortages.
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Tripoli, 7 August 2017(Lana) The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Maria Ribeiro has expressed concern over reports of severe shortages of basic necessities, including life-saving medical supplies due to the conflict in Derna. This has a negative impact on people's health and wellbeing, and if prolonged would lead to serious humanitarian conditions. 'I urge all parties to consider the safety and wellbeing of the civilians and allow for the safe delivery of humanitarian supplies, to ensure continued access to basic services especially health, Ribeiro said. The UN,... Read more
Technical Cooperation Between Libyan and Italian Navies.
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Tripoli, 7 August 2017(Lana) The Italian Navy vessel 'Comandante Prozine' has left Tripoli marine base after a 5 day working visit during which Italian experts assessed needs of the Libyan navy and the maintenance work needed to be done, according to the Libyan Navy Spokesman. the meeting which the Libyan Navy commanders and engineers held with the Italians were coordinated with the marine forces and the Coast Guard force, said Ayub Gassem, the Spokesman for the Libyan Navy. =... Read more
GNA Minister of Displaced Meets IOM Director General.
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Tripoli, 6 August 2017(Lana) The GNA Minister of Displaced Yusuf Jalala met on Saturday the Director General of the International Organisation for Migration William Lacy Swing to discuss cooperation and prospects of establishment of development projects at source countries. Jalala told the IOM Director the Presidency Council were dissatisfied with comments made by some officials especially in the European Union about settling migrants in Libya. Swing valued the cooperation between the Ministry of displaced and IOM and confirmed IOM would return to work from Tripoli in... Read more