World News: Political News
IOM: Nearly 8,360 Migrants Rescued in the Mediterranean.
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Tripoli, 19 April 2017(Lana) A total of 8,360 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean by the Italian Coast Guard, non-governmental organizations and commercial ships off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration 'IOM' announced. "The migrants were travelling on 55 rubber dinghies, each carrying between 110 and 150 people, and three big wooden boats, carrying 200, 250 and 500 people respectively, the organisation said. Those rescued were brought to various locations in Italy, the organisation added. A total of approximately 32,800 migrants... Read more
Libyan Rightist Group Demands More EU Attention for Human Situation in the Country.
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Tripoli, 18 April 2017(Lana) The National Human Rights Committee has expressed resentment over the emphasis the EU give to illegal migration and a disregard of the humanitarian situation in the country and demanded that the European Union pay more attention to the instability and lack of security in the country. In a statement it published on Tuesday, the Committee called on the EU to put more emphasis on ending the fighting and impunity and establishing national reconciliation and political consensus which could lead to stability and peace in Libya. It denounced foreign... Read more
Tourism Board Organizes Trip to Shahat.
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Benghazi, 18 April 2017(Lana) The General Tourism Board has organized a trip for families from the western region of Libya to the eastern region namely the archeological city of Shahat under the theme 'Trip for Peace.' The participants listened to a briefing from a tourist guide on the history of the city and also from archeologists and specialists. The Libyan Tourist Trips Organisation which organized the trip, is a group which consists of amateurs who are committed to highlight the Libyan archeological sites scattered through the country. =... Read more
Central bank of Libya Denies Demanding Personal Date From Customers Regarding E Cards, Tripoli, 18 April 2017(Lana) The Central Bank of Libya has denied that it had demanded personal data from members of the general public on their bank accounts
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In a note it posted to its account on SMS on Tuesday, the Bank said any website demanding such data is false and has nothing to do with the Bank. It urged members of the public to be cautious, and not to divulge their bank accounts information to such websites. =... Read more
EU Concerned Over Ongoing Violence in Southern Libya.
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Brussels, 18 April 2017(Lana) The European Union has expressed concern over the ongoing violent acts in southern Libya, saying those actions threaten the political process, according to a statement by the EU Spokesman on Monday. 'Libyans deserve peace , and expect all parties would refrain from violence and take the necessary steps to pacify the situation, the Spokesman said, adding that 'the political crisis could only be resolved through negotiations between interested parties who have the desire to reach an agreement, and who put the interests of Libya first.' 'The EU... Read more