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Second phase of training programme of Libyan coast guard kicked off.
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Brussels, 31.01.2017(Lana) The European Union announced Monday the launching of the second phase of the training programme of Libyan coast guard in line with Sofia Naval Operation to fight ill legal immigration off the Libyan coast. A statement by the EU External Relations Representative, Fredericka Moghrini said the second state of the naval operation began by enrolling a new batch of 20 members of the Libyan coast guard at a training centre in the Greek island of Crete. The trainees would receive training in various fields relevant to their duties such as human rights,... Read more
Solar boards installed to provide power to several hospitals.
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Tripoli, 31.01.2017(Lana) The UN Development Porgramme supervised the installation of solar boards to provide power to ten hospitals in various Libyan cities. The project designed to harness solar energy and help hospitals with energy especially for resuscitation rooms due to repeated power outage. =... Read more
US Embassy Suspends Issuance of Visas to Libyan Nationals.
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Tripoli, 31 January 2017(Lana) The United States Embassy in Libya has announced that it had suspended granting visas to Libyan nationals in response to the decision signed on Jan.27 regarding banning citizens of 7 countries from entry to the United States. The decision is effective immediately until further notice, the Embassy said in a statement on Monday. It urged Libyan nationals not to seek an appointment for visa application and not to pay any fees at the time being. As for those already booked an appointment, the Embassy advised them against attending to the... Read more
President of the Presidency Council of GNA tours Jela Pediatric Hospital in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 31.01.2017(Lana) President of the Presidency Council of GNA, fayez Saraj toured Tuesday morning Jela Pediatric Hospital in Tripoli to inspect the state of the hospital and its needs. Saraj inspected all hospital departments, available equipment and discussed with staff difficulties they encounter and equipment and medicine needed. He promised to supply all shortages soon and offer urgent financial support. Saraj praised the efforts of the Libyan staff in spite of the difficulties. Urged all to work in one team's spirit. =... Read more
African Union summit continues in Addis Ababa.
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Addis Ababa, 31.01.2017(Lana) The 28th African Union summit continued Tuesday for the second day at the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in closed sessions devoted to reform the AU. The first day of the summit held under the theme; "Harnessing the Demographic Divide through investments in the youths' the election of the President of Guinea Republic, Alpha Kondi president of the African Union for one year to Succeed the outgoing president Idriss Debi of Chad, election of Chadian Musa Mohamed as chairman of the African Union Commission to succeed the south African, Nkosazana -... Read more