World News: Political News
Meeting at Audit Office to see Through Price Stabilizing Fund Measures Tripoli, 23 November 2016(Lana) The committee formed by the Audit Office in Tripoli, with the task of studying suggested proposals and alternatives for re-structuring the basi
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The Audit Office information bureau indicated that the meeting was a continuation of executive procedures by the office regarding the initiative it has put forward to the Presidency Council over reactivation of the Price Stabilizing Fund 'PSF', designed to seek look into ways of providing basic goods to the public and curb the price hikes. The Presidency Council and the Audit Office agreed in Tripoli last week to re-activate the Price Stabilizing Fund, to provide food goods. =... Read more
ICC Considers Expanding Investigations into Migrant Trafficking in Libya The Hague, 23 November 2016(Lana) The International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fato Bensouda said the ICC intends to study the feasibility of opening an investigation i
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In a statement on Tuesday, Bensouda said 'the situation continues to deteriorate', indicating that Libya would be a priority for investigation next year. 'We are continuing investigations in Libya, we receive a lot of information on crimes committed there, sadly civilians bear the brunt of the ongoing fighting in the country, she said. Meanwhile, Italian coast guard officials said 8 migrants have died in the Sea after a week in which 18 were reported dead and 340 missing as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Although Libya did not ratify the Rome Statute for the... Read more
UN Voices Concern Over Humanitarian Situation in Ganfouda Tripoli, 23 November 2016(Lana) The United Nations has voiced concern over the deterioration of the situation in Benghazi neighborhood of Ganfouda, as fighting intensified in the area last
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The UN Human Affairs Coordinator in Libya Ghassan Khalil said in a press statement ' I am deeply concerned over the effect of the violent clashes on civilians in Ganfouda and the surrounding areas.' He indicated that a number of civilians were caught up in the fighting, and face shortages of food, water and medical supplies. He called on all parties in Libya to take the necessary steps to avoid endangering civilians and the infrastructure in line with principles of the international law. He also called for relief assistance to be offered to civilians especially women and, ... Read more
Al Koni: Political Agreement Aims to End Division and Crisis in the Country Tripoli, 22 November 2016(Lana) The Deputy President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Musa Al Koni has said the Council was committed by Vir
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In an interview with 'Libya Likul Al Ahrara TV channel, Al Koni stressed the need for the House of Representatives to endorse the political agreement as a priority, before approving the government. As for the proposed government Al Koni said the government should be representative of all regions and tribes of Libya. The House should recognize the nature of the situation in Libya, he said. The political agreement is based on the Presidency Council, the House of Representatives and the High State Council who all should shoulder their responsibilities to the Libyan people, Al Koni... Read more
UN welcomes mediations in Sebha.
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Tripoli, 22.11.2016 (Lana) UNSMIL expressed regrets over the flare-up of tribal fighting in Sebha which claimed the lives of 20 people and injured over 50 others. The mission welcomed in statement Monday the ongoing reconciliation efforts, appealing to the national and local authorities to prevent further escalations. Head of UNSMIL, Martin Kobler offered condolences to the families of the victims, expressing sympathy with the injured. Kobler praised the efforts made by community leaders to reach ceasefire and put an end to unjustified bloodshed sweeping Sabha. he ... Read more