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Italian Foreign Minister describes situation in Libya extremely difficult.
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Tripoli, 27.07.2016(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni described situation in Libya as extremely difficult. Gentiloni said in press statement Wednesday that his government is seeking to encourage GNA to be more effective, especially regarding formation of the presidential guard. Presidency council announced earlier establishing a body for the presidential guard composed of army and police unit to be based on Tripoli to secure main headquarters and state institutions and vital targets. =... Read more
America Renews Support for GNA.
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Washington, 27 July 2016(Lana) The United States has renewed support for the Government of National Accord in Libya, rejecting any military action without consent of the GNA. Any military action in Libya needs the consent of the Government of National Accord, the US Assistant Secretary of State Antony Blenkin, reaffirming his country's support to the political solution. Blenkin remarks were in response to a question about operations being conducted by the French armed forces in Libya without coordination with the GNA. Washington supports a political solution in Libya rather than... Read more
Presidential Council to Offer Money in Hard Currency to Libyan Pilgrims.
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Tripoli, 27 July 2016(Lana) Sources of the sponsor committee of the Hajj season this year said the Presidential Council of Government of National Accord was to pay Libyan pilgrims money in hard currency. 5600 are expected to perform Hajj this year to the Holy Shrines in Saudi Arabia. The sum will be determined later by an ad hoc committee, the sources said. The Hajj sponsoring committee has decided to send a delegation to Saudi Arabia in the next two days to arrange for Libyan pilgrims who will perform Hajj this year. =... Read more
Saraj says due to security challenges in Libya Council took daring steps to liberate Serte.
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Tripoli, 25.06.2016(Lana) President of the Presidency Council of the GNA, Fayez Saraj said due to current security challenges in Libya such as that presented by terrorist state organization the Presidency Council took daring steps to launch Fortified Structure Operation to liberate Serte from Da'esh led by the Libyan Army under the watch of the Presidency Council. In speech at the 27th Arab summit in Nouakchott Saraj said despite scarce resources and lack of international support , our forces achieved remarkable advance liberating several sites inside and outside the city. He said... Read more
Saraj discusses with President of Algerian National Assembly latest developments in Libya and ways to reunite Libyans.
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Tripoli, 26.07.2016(Lana) Saraj discussed with President of Algerian National Assembly, Abdulqader Ben Salah latest developments in Libya and ways to reunite Libyans. Ben Salah renewed Algeria's outstanding stance in its efforts leading to stabilization and stability and readiness to work with institutions emanating from the political accord to face security political and economic challenges. Saraj praised Algeria's efforts both people and government in bringing peace in Libya and safeguarding its unity. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister of Algeria, RamathanLamamraand... Read more