World News: Political News
Swahili expresses optimism over success of Tunisian initiative on addressing Libyan crisis.
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Tunis, 28.02.2017(Lana) President of the High State Council, Abdurrahman Al-Sawihli has expressed optimism at the success of the Tunisian initiative to address the Libyan crisis. 'The Libyan problem will not be solved save after foreign parties cease support to their allies" he stated. " After stopping such support the Libyans would be able to set together and address the issue' he added. He pointed out that many parties have supported the Tunisian initiative including GNA President, Faiez Serraj and President of the HoR, Aqila Salah and many quarters that openly voiced... Read more
Al Serraj Urges States Keeping Libyan Assets of Illegitimate Sources to Assist in Recovering Them.
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Geneva, 28 February 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has said the Council was giving priority to children, women and people of special needs. Speaking to the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council meeting here on Monday, Al Serraj said the Council has made a milestone by establishing a women empowerment unit, and has made steps to enable the youth to engage in decision-making and contribute to the country's political, economic and social activities. Al Serraj called on states that harbor Libyan... Read more
Consultative meeting between Ministry of Health and WHO.
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Tripoli, 28.02.2017(Lana) Ministry of Health (GNA) convened a consultative meeting with World Health Organization office in Libya with the support of the EU and European Commission for Humanitarian Aid and Civilian Protection to review the health situation in Libya. The meeting discussed the mechanism towards a strategic plan to improve measures taken to face public health challenges in Libya. Minister of Health, Dr Omar Bashir underscored the importance of the meeting as it sheds light on the need to coordinate support offered by partners to strengthen planning for... Read more
Consultative meeting between Ministry of Health and WHO.
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Tripoli, 28.02.2017(Lana) Ministry of Health (GNA) convened a consultative meeting with World Health Organization office in Libya with the support of the EU and European Commission for Humanitarian Aid and Civilian Protection to review the health situation in Libya. The meeting discussed the mechanism towards a strategic plan to improve measures taken to face public health challenges in Libya. Minister of Health, Dr Omar Bashir underscored the importance of the meeting as it sheds light on the need to coordinate support offered by partners to strengthen planning for... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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Geneva, 28 February 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has met, on the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, Emir Zaid Raad Al Husain, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The two sides discussed the political and security situation in Libya, whereby Al Serraj explained the challenges faced by the political process and the Council's efforts resolve the crisis in the country. The situation in Libya cannot entertain any political maneuvering, as the country faces huge and complex... Read more