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LANA The Emergency Medicine Department denies making any statements regarding the number of victims of the Tripoli clashes.
LANA Embassies of five major countries call for an immediate restoration of calm and the protection of civilians in Tripoli.
LANA The European Union declares its support for the truce in Tripoli and stresses the need to hold those responsible for the crimes committed accountable.
LANA Türkiye calls for a ceasefire in Tripoli and offers mediation to resolve the disputes.
LANA The Ministry of Interior confirms that the circulated letter regarding the arrest of stability support members is forged.
LANA Aboul Gheit calls on all actors in Libya to stop the escalation
LANA MPs demand a halt to fighting in Tripoli and call on the Supreme Council of State to form a unified government.
LANA Preliminary toll: 6 dead and more than 70 injured in bloody clashes in central Tripoli.
LANA Tripoli's Council of Elders and Notables condemns the war in the capital's streets and demands the expulsion of armed groups.
LANA Egypt calls on all Libyan parties to resort to reason and end the escalation in Tripoli.

World News: Political News

Libyans Still Required to Obtain Entry Visa to Travel to Turkey.

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Tripoli, 13 February 2017(Lana) A source at the GNA Government has said that Libyan nationals were still required to obtain an entry visa to travel to Turkey. The GNA Information office told the Libyan news agency the Turkish Embassy in Tripoli and the Consulate in Misrata have started new measures, to facilitate issuing of visas for applicants over forty years of age, and those less than 16 years of age. =... Read more

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CBL Announce Launch of Foreign Currency Management Network.

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Tripoli, 13 February 2017(Lana) The Central Bank of Libya has announced the launch of so called Foreign Currency Management System (FCMS) for individuals at commercial banks and branches all over the country starting from Sunday Feb 12. In a statement, yesterday, the Bank said house holders can apply for foreign currency at bank in which they have current accounts. Selling of foreign currency for households will continue up to the end of year, the Bank said. =... Read more

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UN Secretary General Says UN Supports Political Solution for Libyan Crisis.

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Riyadh, 13 February 2017(Lana) The UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres on Sunday declared that the international organisation supported a political solution for crises particularly in Libya, Syria and Yemen. Speaking at a joint press conference with the Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir here on Sunday, Guteres stressed the need for stemming out the roots that feed extremism and terrorism. The Saudi Foreign Minister Al Jubeir said the talks Guteres held with the Saudis were 'constructive and positive', and had laid down the basis for cooperation between the two. ... Read more

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GNA Foreign Minister Receives Hungarian Ambassador.

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Tripoli, 13 February 2017(Lana) The Foreign Minister of the Government of National Accord Mohamed Siala on Sunday held audience with the Hungarian Ambassador to Libya Bela Marton. Bilateral relations and means of bolstering them in all areas, and the ongoing arrangements for re-opening of the Hungarian embassy in Tripoli were discussed at the meeting. =... Read more

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Ghadamis Airport Re-opened.

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Ghadamis, 12 February 2017(Lana) The Ghadamis Municipal Council has announced that the town airport has been re-opened after a 3 year closure. The Libyan Airlines will conduct 1 flight a week on Tuesdays from Mi'tiga to the Ghadamis Airport starting from this week, the Council said. Return Tickets will sell at LD 100. =... Read more

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