World News: Political News
Libyan Navy Rescues 139 Illegal Migrants North of Sayyad.
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Tripoli, 6 August 2017(Lana) Libyan coast guard at the Tripoli Marine base point have rescued 139 illegal migrants off the coast of Sayyad. The migrants all of African nationalities included 5 women and 3 children and the rescue operation took place took place 20 miles north of Sayyad west of Tripoli, a Coast Guard Spokesman Ayub Gassem said. The desperate migrants were offered medical and other assistance before they were handed over to the anti-migration body in the capital. =... Read more
Guinean Nationals to be Voluntarily Deported.
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Tripoli, 6 August 2017(Lana) The Illegal Migration Prevention Body has Voluntarily deported a number of Guinean nationals to their country through Mi'tiga International Airport in the capital Tripoli. The deportation was witnessed by William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organisation for Migration 'IOM' who was on a visit to Libya, the Director of Illegal Migration Prevention Body Col. Mohamed Bishr and the Director of 'IOM' office in Libya Othman Al Belbisi. =... Read more
Siala Meets Secretary General of OIC.
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Tripoli, 3 August 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign and International Cooperation Minister Mohammed Siala met in Istanbul with the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC Dr. Yusuf Al Otheimine, on the sidelines of the OIC Executive Committee meeting at the level of Foreign Ministers to discuss the Israeli encroachment on the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque. According to the GNA Information Office, the meeting dealt with issues of common interest and issues related the OIC work and developments in Libya. Al Otheimine stressed OIC support for security and... Read more
Siala Meets Secretary General of OIC.
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Tripoli, 3 August 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign and International Cooperation Minister Mohammed Siala met in Istanbul with the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC Dr. Yusuf Al Otheimine, on the sidelines of the OIC Executive Committee meeting at the level of Foreign Ministers to discuss the Israeli encroachment on the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque. According to the GNA Information Office, the meeting dealt with issues of common interest and issues related the OIC work and developments in Libya. Al Otheimine stressed OIC support for security and... Read more
President of Presidency Council Discuss Migration With IMO.
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Tripoli, 3 August 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj held a meeting with William Soeing President of the International Organiation for Migration. The meeting was attended by a number of GNA officials. Soeing highlighted what he said achievements made since his last visit to the country. Al Serraj tackled the migration issue saying his government has against all odds provided humanitarian assistance to the migrants until they could return home. Libya is affected by the migration phenomenon, in fact it... Read more