World News: Political News
The French Embassy in Libya confirms its support for the NOC, and threatens to impose sanctions on those who threaten it.
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Tripoli, November 27, 2020 (Lana) - France, through its embassy in Libya, reiterated its full support for the National Oil Corporation in its mission to serve all Libyans, and its firm commitment to the unity, integrity and monopoly of the corporation, calling on the Libyan parties to quickly agree on a transparent management mechanism for oil revenues. A statement issued by the French embassy in Libya cautioned that according to Security Council resolution 2213 (2015), any action aimed at threatening or putting pressure on the National Oil Corporation, whether it comes... Read more
US Blacklists Libyan Kani Group for Human Rights Violations.
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New York, 26 November 2020(Lana) The US has blacklisted the Libyan Kani group and its chief Mohamed Al Kani, after Russia last week blocked a UN Security Council to impose sanctions on the group on charges of human rights violations. US Treasury Secretary Stephen Montchin said Mohamed Al Kani and the Kani group had tortured and killed civilians in a cruel campaign in Libya. The sanctions came as part of the Majentsky law which allows the US Government to trace down human rights violators around the world. =... Read more
Head of Airport Authorities Discuss With Spanish Ambassador Cooperation With Spanish Companies.
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Tripoli, 26 November 2020(Lana) The Head of Airport Authorities Mohamed Beitu Almal yesterday discussed with Spanish Ambassador to Libya Javier Larache ways of upgrading cooperation between the Authority and Spanish companies in executing construction an infrastructure projects. The meeting was attended by the head of projects and the Spanish attaché in Tripoli. =... Read more
Stephanie Williams: Situation in Libya Still is Fragile.
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Tripoli, 26 November 2020(Lana) Acting UN Special Representative Stephanie Williams, the Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya has described the situation in Libya as fragile and dangerous, and said the country is suffering from a deterioration of living standards coupled with lack of services, an acute banking crisis and institutional and financial divisions. Williams was speaking at the final meeting of the second round of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which was conducted via video link, to discuss mechanisms of eligibility to posts of the executive authority. ... Read more
The Airports Authority is looking into the possibility of using Spanish expertise in airport management and operation.
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Tripoli 25 November 2020 (LANA) - The President of the Airports Authority, Dr. Mohamed Beit El-Mal with the Spanish ambassador to Libya, Javier Larracci, aspects of cooperation with Spanish companies in the implementation of construction projects, infrastructure and supplies for airports. This came during a meeting held today, Wednesday, in the presence of the Director of the Department of Engineering Projects at the Authority, the Director of the International Cooperation Office and the extension of the Ministry of Interior, based on a memorandum transferred from the Ministry of... Read more