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Kobler: Al Jala Pediatric Hospital in Dire Need for Funds to Serve Patients.
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Tripoli, 15 February 2017(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Martin Kobler has said that the Al Jala Pediatric Hospital in Tripoli was in a dire need for funds to continue to offer services to patients. The situation in the hospital is 'catastrophic', due to shortages in staff, and medical supplies, Kobler said after a meeting with the Director of the Hospital Ahmed Shati. Kobler paid a visit to the hospital in January where he met with officials, medical professionals and out-patients. =... Read more
Arab League Committed to Comprehensive Peaceful Solution to Libyan Crisis.
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Cairo, 15 February 2017(Lana) The Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Abu Al Ghaith said Tuesday the League was to shoulder its responsibility to Libya, to help reach a comprehensive peaceful solution to the Libyan crisis in collaboration with the United Nations and the African Union. Ina statement issued by the League of Tuesday after a meeting with Ali Al Qatrani, Deputy Head of the Presidency Council and Omar Al Aswad, Member of the Council, Abu Al Ghaith said the Arab League was committed to preserving Libya's sovereignty and independence and national. ... Read more
Libyan-Italian Joint Operation Room to Combat Irregular Migration Activated.
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Tripoli, 14 February 2017(Lana) An agreement was concluded here on Monday to activate the Libyan-Italian Joint Operation Room to combat irregular migration. The Libyan side at the meeting was represented by Col. Tareq Shanpour , Director of General Department of Coast Security of the Interior Ministry, along with representatives of sectors concerned with combating irregular migration, whereas the Italian side was represented by Ambassador Giuseppe Perone, as well as representatives of the Italian Prime Minister and the Defense Ministry. Shanbour said the agreement... Read more
Al-Thulti: GNA observes national interest to unify ranks and averting the capital political polarization.
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Tripoli, 14.02.2017(Lana) GNA Presidency Council spokesman, Ashraf Al-Thulti has announced that there are no things indicating settling of illegal immigrants in the MoU signed recently by President of the Presidency Council, Faeyz Saraj with the Italian side. At a press conference Monday at the press centre at the Government Office, he explained that the MoU talks about repatriating illegal immigrants to their countries of origin after offering them medical and humanitarian care, besides modernizing detention centres in respect of their dignity. On the visit of Saraj to... Read more
Maitiq visits Ministry of Interior to see obstacles hampering work progress.
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Tripoli, 14.02.2017(Lana) Deputy chairman of GNA, Ahmed Maitiq visited Monday Ministry of Interior premises to discuss obstacles hampering work progress, and carry out its tasks such as maintain peace and security and fighting crime. Amitiq met during the visit deputy Minister for Public Affairs, Directors of Departments and offices and senior officials. He toured the various parts of the ministry and was briefed on its performance. =... Read more