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LANA The President of South Africa offers his condolences to Al-Menfi over the victims of the recent events in the capital, Tripoli.
LANA Shooting to disperse demonstrators in front of the Cabinet, and reports of a demonstrator being injured
LANA Government of National Unity: Ending armed groups and fully aligning with regular police and security forces is a popular demand.
LANA Government of National Unity: What is being published on some social media pages regarding the resignation of two ministers and a number of undersecretaries does not reflect the truth.
LANA Breaking News: Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Ramadan Abu Janah, submits his resignation from the government.
LANA The Ministers of Local Government, Housing and Utilities in the Government of National Unity (Badr Eddine Al-Toumi) and (Abu Bakr Al-Ghawi) submit their resignations from the government.
LANA Tripoli Security Directorate confirms its continued efforts to protect citizens and enhance security in the capital.
LANA Angry demonstrations in Tripoli in protest against the armed clashes that took place in the capital.
LANA The US Embassy in Libya calls on all parties in Tripoli to exercise restraint.
LANA The Ministry of Interior calls on citizens to cooperate with police officers as they secure demonstrators in Tripoli.

World News: Political News

Algeria Concerned by Lack of Security and Political Stability in Libya Paris, 15 December 2016(Lana) The Algerian Minister in Charge of Maghreb and African Union Affairs Abdul Gader Msahel has said his country was concerned by the lack of secu

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The lack of political stability in the neighboring Libya is a source of concern to us at the highest levels, and also for the presence of terrorist groups, Msahel said in press statements on Wednesday. He said his country was working with all Libya's neighbors in collaboration with the United Nations to promptly bring about a peaceful solution between the Libyan political powers without any foreign intervention. The Algerian Minister said 'the absence of 'legitimate, strong and just bodies only play into the hands of criminal groups.' There has to be a central... Read more

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NOC Resumes Oil Exports From Sidra Oil Terminal Tripoli, 15 December 2016(Lana) A source at the National Oil Company has confirmed that the Norwegian Statoil Co.

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is shipping 80000 barrels of oil from Al Sidra oil terminal on Friday on board the tanker Sea Mosiak. The NOC is planning to upload another shipment before the end of the year from the terminal which was closed since late 2014. The NOC lifted the force Majeure on oil exports from the terminals of Al Sidra and Ras Lanouf in mid September. While exports resumed from Ras Lanouf briefly ater the force majeure was lifted, exports from Al Sidra delayed due to maintenance work. =... Read more

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US-Russian Consultations Over Situation in Libya Moscow, 15 December 2016(Lana) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov and his American counterpart John Kerry on Wednesday discussed on the phone developments in Libya and Syria.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement the two sides discussed Libya and Syria particularly settlement of the situation in eastern Aleppo including the humanitarian issues. Lavarov and Kerry also discussed the peace process in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Syrian opposition and the Government forces have reached an agreement on Tuesday to cease fire and evacuate civilians in eastern Aleppo, but international report spoke of violations of the agreement. =... Read more

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Ras Jdeir Border Crossing Operating Normally on Libyan Side Ras Jdeir, 14 December 2016(Lana) The Spokesman for the Ras Jdeir border crossing Hafedh Muamar has said the crossing was operating normally on the Libyan side of the border, indicating

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The halt of goods and passengers movement across the border to the Tunisian side was due to sit in enforced by the resident of Bin Gerdan in Tunisia, Hafedh told the Libyan news agency. Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of the local council of Wazen said movement across Dheiba border crossing between Libyan and Tunisia was normal on both sides of the border. =... Read more

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More Than 850 Migrants Rescued off Libyan Coast Rome, 14 December 2016(Lana) The Italian Coast Guard forces rescued more than 850 irregular migrants off the Libyan coast to the Sea Port of Sardinia.

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The Coast guard said on Wednesday among the migrants were a large number of children and 6 bodies for women were recovered. More than 173000 have reached Italy this year, an increase of 12% from 2015. =... Read more

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