World News: Political News
US Renews Warning to its Nationals Against Travelling to Libya.
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Washington, 30 January 2017(Lana) US State Department has renewed a warning to its nationals against travelling to Libya, and called on those in the country to leave immediately. 'The security situation in Libya still is not stable, with a crime rate very high, and repeated cases of kidnapping for ransom, the US State Department said in a statement posted on its website. It stressed that the embassy there would remain closed. The State Department called on US nationals in Libya to take precautionary steps, 'to avoid gatherings, and to exercise caution when in the places... Read more
Turkish ambassador arrives in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 30.01.2017(Lana) Director of Asia Department, at the Government of National Accord, Abdulrazaq Bujarda has confirmed the arrival of the Turkish ambassador to Libya, Ahmed Abdan Sunday. At press statement, Bujarda said the Turkish ambassador is expected to start his work from the premises of the Turkish embassy in Tripoli in the next few days. =... Read more
Misrata Military Council officially joins Libyan army.
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Misrata, 30.01.2017(Lana) Misrata Military Council led by Brig. Ibrahim Ben Rajeb has announced joining of all its battalions the Central Military Zone. The announcement was made at press conference last night by Brig. Ben Rajeb. It ends the work of Misrata military council as such which began with 17 February revolution and carried out many war activities, the latest of which was countering the attack of State Organization before starting Fortified Structure and contributed to its defeat in Serte. =... Read more
Siala Describes Brazzaville Summit Outcome as Highly Positive.
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Addis Ababa, 30 January 2017(Lana) The GNA Delegated Foreign Minister Mohammed Siala described at the African Summit here the outcome of the AU High-Level Committee summit meeting, which was held in Brazzaville, Congo as 'very positive', given the effort exerted to settle the crisis in Libya. 'The Brazzaville meeting was very positive, leading to key points, Siala said, praising decision by key players concerned with the issue, to go to Libya to meet different parties to reach a solution for the crisis, Siala told the Algerian news agency. Siala statements came one day... Read more
AU Summit Gets Underway in Addis Ababa, Libya on its Agenda.
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Addis Ababa, 30 January 2017(Lana) The 28th Summit of the African Union is starting here Monday with several issues on its agenda including Libya, reform of the organization, election of a new president of the African Commission and other peace and security-related issues. The heads of state and government taking part in the sessions were also scheduled to tackle issues related to the economy and development, given the importance they attached to the social and economic topics, especially those listed on the 2063 Agenda. =... Read more