World News: Political News
President of Presidency Council Meets Sheikhs and Notables From Al Awagir Tribe.
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Tripoli, 8 August 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj met on Monday a delegation representing the Tribe of Al Awagir, including tribal notables, sheikhs and youth representatives. The meeting, which took place at Al Serraj residence in Tunis, was said to be part of the encounters he is making with political and social activists from different parts of Libya. Al Serraj gave, at the meeting, a brief of the political situation in the country, and the roadmap he proposed for ending the political crisis, as... Read more
Celebration of Graduation of First Batch of Presidential Guard.
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Tripoli, 8 August 2017(Lana) An event was organized at Al Yarmouk barracks in the capital to celebrate graduation of the first batch of the Presidential Guard. The event was attended by the President of the Presidency of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj, Presidential Deputies Ahmed Mi'tig and Ahmed Hamza, as well as the President of the High State Council Adul Rahman Al Sweihli, a number of Council members and Army officers. =... Read more
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