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US defense secretary stresses on NAG to commence its work.
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Washington, 05.05.2016 - Lana - The US defense secretary "Ashton Carter" , stressed on the importance for the national accord government 'NAG' , to start its work , and for the Libyans to reach by themselves an accord to save their country , and to kick-out those foreigners from their land , in reference to Da'esh fighters. In a joints press conference with the joint chief of staff , on Tuesday , Carter said ; "Libyans don't welcome foreigners on their land , who are controlling it and stealing their oil". "We are working very closely with NAG , to determine the assistance it" ;... Read more
Martin Kobler praises the role of Libyan journalists.
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Tripoli, 05.05.2016 - Lana - UNSMIL chief "Martin Kobler" , had praised the Libyan journalists for their courage and commitment with the journalistic work , despite all circumstances. In a letter to the Libyan journalists , on the occasion of the world press freedom day , Kobler said ; "I salute your courage and commitment for delivering information to the Libyan people and the world , and we at the united nations uphold your work" =... Read more
Abu-Hashem: arrangements underway for HoR session in Ghadamis.
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Tobruk, 05.05.2016 - Lana - Spokesman for HoR "Faraj Abu-Hashem" said that , arrangements are underway for the HoR to convene in Ghadamis city , to grant confidence to NAG , as well as discussing any other issues. About the constitution draft presented by the constituent committee to representatives' council , Abu-Hashem said ; "it was presented before the council in a consultation session , not an official one , in which about 30 members attended it , and could only decide on the draft by HoR quorum". =... Read more
Oil Prices jump Because of Canada fire and Fighting in Libya.
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Singapore, 5 May 2016(Lana) Oil prices jumped on Thursday, as a raging wildfire near Canada's oil sands region and escalating Libyan violence raised more worries about immediate oil supplies. In Libya, the state's already crippled oil production, an official warned that the country's production could plunge by 120000 bpd if the Benghazi-based NOC continued to prevent tankers from loading at Al Hreiga terminal. Brent futures were up BY 45 cents, to $45.36 a barrel by 0654 a.m., after soaring more than $2 earlier. U.S. crude's West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures gained 95, ... Read more
US Chief of Staff: Anticipated Meeting for Al Saraj and Commander of Africom.
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Washington, 5 May 2016(Lana) The US Commander of Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Danford has announced an anticipated meeting between the Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj and the Commander of US Forces in Africa 'Africom' David Rodriquez. The US Chief of Staff indicated that the US administration was discussing with the Government of National Accord what assistance it needed to fight State Organisation Da'esh. The UN Defence Department website quoted the US official as saying the Commander of US forces in Africa Danford has met the... Read more