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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
GNA Foreign Minister Meets British Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 31 May 2106(Lana) The Government of National Accord Foreign Minister Al Araef Al Khoja met at the Ministry's headquarters on Monday the British Ambassador Peter Milliet. The meeting dealt with issues related to security and bilateral cooperation. The British Ambassador renewed his government's support for the Government of National Accord and said his country is working on reopening its embassy in Tripoli shortly. Milliet said Britain was prepared to offer support to the Ministry of Interior including training of security cadres to restore security and stability to the... Read more
GNA Foreign Minister Meets British Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 31 May 2106(Lana) The Government of National Accord Foreign Minister Al Araef Al Khoja met at the Ministry's headquarters on Monday the British Ambassador Peter Milliet. The meeting dealt with issues related to security and bilateral cooperation. The British Ambassador renewed his government's support for the Government of National Accord and said his country is working on reopening its embassy in Tripoli shortly. Milliet said Britain was prepared to offer support to the Ministry of Interior including training of security cadres to restore security and stability to the... Read more