World News: Political News
Britain to send a warship to the Mediterranean to stop smuggling weapons and human trafficking.
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London, 27.05.2016 - Lana - The British authorities , on Friday , said that it will send a warship to the Mediterranean to held - as it put it - in "stopping smuggling weapons and human trafficking". The British prime minister "David Cameron" , during the 7th summit , which was hosted by Japan , said that Britain is ready to - what he described as - to "play an active leading role" , in assisting Libya to deal with the crisis of smuggling weapons and illegal immigration. The British PM said , that the situation in Libya is "dangerous on the region" , and "the UK will deploy a warship... Read more
Head of Presidential Council Meets President of Niger in Istanbul.
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Istanbul, 26 May 2016(Lana) The Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj met in Istanbul the President of Niger Mamadou Esoufo. Issues of common concern to the two neighbors were discussed during the meeting, especially control of the common border and exchange of information. The two sides discussed illegal migration and the need for its roots to be tackled through development. The President of Niger expressed Niger's support for the Government of National Accord to restore stability to Libya and the neighboring countries. =... Read more
Al Saraj Demands Libya Given Access to Frozen Assets.
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Istanbul, 26 May 2016(Lana) The Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj has called for coordination between international organisations to deliver urgent aid to all over Libya, and said they should be politicized. There is a need for Libya to be given access to its frozen assets abroad, to alleviate the suffering of the people and boost the Libyan national economy. On his side the UN Secretary General Ban ki Mon renewed UN support for the Libyan political agreement. =... Read more
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issues statement on Africa Day.
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Tripoli, 25.05.2016(Lana) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued statement Wednesday on Africa Day coinciding May 25. In a statement, a copy of which was received by Lana, the ministry said Africa day is very significant and dear to every African, and marks an important date for Africa which we commemorate with pride. This date marks the day on which the founding fathers of Africa, leaders of Africa meeting in Addis Ababa on May 25, 1963, adopted the Organization of African Unity Charter that responds to the aspirations of the people of the... Read more
Several boycotting members of the Constituent Assembly organize a workshop in Gharyan.
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Gharyan, 25.05.2016(Lana) Several boycotting members of the Constituent Assembly organized a workshop in Gharyan on citizenship right in the Libyan constitution. An open discussion was started about the concept of citizenship rights in the constitution and importance of the constitution being a society contract code accommodating all segments of society, how should the constitution. be drafted to consolidate citizenship rights in all regions based on the principle of equality and without tribal or regional quotas and that citizenship rights should be based on equality among... Read more