World News: Political News
Al Saraj: We Hope Russia Have Role in Lifting Arms Embargo on Libya.
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Tripoli, 1 June 2016(Lana) The Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj has highlighted the role of Russia in the keeping balance in international relations, and the distinguished relationship linking Libya and Russia, voicing hope that Russia would have a role in lifting the arms embargo on Libya and the freeze on Libyan assets. This came during a reception by Al Saraj of the Russian Ambassador Ivan Waltkov, who said his country was looking to reactivating cooperation agreements with Libya, which could boost the economic reform... Read more
Libyan Airline Companies Reject Tunisian Aviation Authority Proposal.
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Tripoli, 1 June 2016(Lana) Libyan airline companies have rejected a proposal by the Tunisian Aviation Authority to process flights from Libya at the capital's Carthag Airport terminal 2, which is not equipped to handle passengers and not directly linked with the main terminal of the airport. In a joint statement, Libyan carriers said they were puzzled by the authority's proposal, to place Libyan airlines at an isolated terminal apart from other international carriers. =... Read more
GNA Presidential Council Appoints Al Jhani Libya's Representative at ICC.
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Tripoli, 1 June 2016(Lana) The Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord has appointed Ahmed Al Sadeq Al Jhani as Libya's Representative at the International Criminal Court. A statement issued by the council said, 'the Council has assigned Al Jhani to follow up on issues related to the state before ICC, granting him all authorities to represent the interests of the Libyan state.' Al jhani succeeds Mohamed Al Alagi, who was appointed by the provisional government appointed by the House of Representatives. =... Read more
Al Ghasri: State Organisation Retreats to Central Sirte and City Liberation Imminent.
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Tripoli, 31 May 2016(Lana) The Spokesman for the Solid Structure Operation Room Brigadier Mohamed Al Ghasri has said Da'esh fighters were retreating towards the city centre of Sirte. The forces of the Solid Structure were advancing on different axes towards Sirte where the fighters are only 25 km away from the city, Al Ghasri said. The Da'esh elements were spotted deployed around houses, mosques, schools and gas stations and cannot venture out of the city, the spokesman said. He vowed that they would be defeated and the city liberated. =... Read more
Lavaraov: Libya Should not be Allowed to Turn into Terror Focus.
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Moscow, 31 May 2106(Lana) Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavarov said 'Libya should not be allowed to turn into a terror focus, and called an end to intervention in the internal affairs of this country. 'Libya turning into a focus of terror is unacceptable, Lavarov was quoted as saying, by Russia Today Television Channel at a reception marking Africa Day on Monday. Lavarov noted that his country welcomed willingness by Africans to combat contemporary challenges particularly international terrorism which is growing currently in a number of African states. Economic and social... Read more