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Al Serraj Dismiss Reports That He Allowed Italian Combat Forces Including Warships and Warplanes to Enter Libyan Territorial Waters.
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Tripoli, 30 July 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has dismissed media reports that he has allowed Italian combat forces including warplanes and ships to enter Libyan territorial waters. 'What I assistance I asked from Italy is logistical and training for the Libyan Coat Guard including equipment and modern weapons to save the lives of migrants and to confront criminal gangs who are trafficking illegal migrants and are better armed than the state, Al Serraj said in remarks on arrival at Mi'tiga... Read more
Italian Government : We discuss Support for Libyan Coast Guard Operations to Stop Traffickers.
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Rome, 27 July 2017(Lana) Italy has announced that Libya had asked for assistance to stop illegal migration operations from the Libyan coasts towards the European southern shores, according to media reports. 'Libya has asked for assistance from Italian warships to support its anti-traffickers operations mounted by the Libyan coast guard in the Libyan territorial waters, the sources quoted Italian Prime Minister Paolo Genelone as saying. He noted that the Italian defense Ministry was considering the matter after endorsement of the Parliament. Gentelone said the request... Read more
Abul Ghait Discuss Libya With Algerian Foreign Minister.
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Cairo, 27 July 2017(Lana) The Secretary General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Abu Ghaith and the Algerian Foreign Minister, the current Chairman of Arab Ministerial Council discussed here on Wednesday Arab issues including developments in Libya. The two sides discussed special arrangements for the emergency meeting the Arab Foreign Ministers were expected to hold on Thursday to discuss the developments in the holy city of Al Quds and particularly the situation in Al Aqsa Mosque. =... Read more
Final Communiqué of Tarhuna Reconciliation Gathering Emphasizes Unity of Libya.
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Tripoli, 27 July 2017(Lana) The final communiqué of the National Reconciliation Gathering of Libya Tribes held in Tarhuna has emphasized the unity of Libyan soil and support for the military. The communique called for addressing the issue of the displaced internally and abroad, and urged the House of Representatives expedite the legislative elections, and to continue to talk to all parties to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis in the country. The statement also dealt with the problem of liquidity in the banks faced by Libyans and urged the Central Bank of Libya to... Read more
Siala Arrives in Cairo for Arab League Emergency Meeting on Al Quds.
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Tripoli, 27 July 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign and International Cooperation Minister Mohamed Siala arrived in the Egyptian capital on Thursday to take part in the emergency Arab Foreign Ministers meeting on Al Quds, hosted by the Arab League, according to the Foreign Ministry Information office. The Ministers were expected to discuss the situation in and around Al Quds and the Al Aqsa Mosque. =... Read more