World News: Political News
Faraj Abu Hashem: Arrangements Underway for Confidence-granting Meeting in Ghadamis.
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Rome, 4 May 2016(Lana) The House of Representatives official spokesman Faraj Abu Hashem has affirmed that arrangements were being made for the House to meet in city of Ghadamis in western Libya, to grant confidence to the Government of National Accord led by Fayez Al Saraj. If possible, members will move to the city of Ghadamis as soon as possible, to hold the meeting, Abu Hashem told the Italian Aki news agency. He noted that the first and second deputies of the Speaker of the House of Representatives can chair the meeting which would be an emergency one. Abu Hashem said he... Read more
Libyan-Maltese Relationship Discussed.
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Tripoli, 4 May 2016(Lana) The Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj and the Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat have discussed Libyan-Maltese relations and means of bolstering them in all areas. The conditions of Libyans living in Malta, facilitating entry visas for the citizens of the two countries, as well as combating illegal migration were discussed at the meeting which was held at the Council headquarters in Tripoli. The Prime Minister of Malta arrived in Mi'tiga Airport in Tripoli earlier in the day at the head of a... Read more
Gentelone: Ship Carrying Italian Medical Aid to Libya.
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Rome, 4 May 2016(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentelone said a new ship carrying Italian aid would arrive in Tripoli as part of support for Al Saraj Government. In an interview with La Republica newspaper, Gentelone said 'despite the fact that the path is narrow and full of snags, we will go ahead.' 'We opened a path which we will go together with our Libyan partners, he said. Gentelone pointed out that the goal of the Italian Government was to restore stability to the country, and to gradually resolve problems by enabling Libyan authorities gain control over the state ... Read more
UNSMIL Deplores Death of Children in Benghazi Explosion.
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Rome, 4 May 2016(Lana) The UN Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General to Libya Ali Al Za'atri has deeply regretted the death of 3 children and the wounding of another in an explosion in Benghazi on Monday. In statements carried by the Italian Aki news agency, Al Za'atri said he offered his condolences to the families of the victims, urging residents of Benghazi to be cautious, in areas of fighting, for mines, explosives and war remnants which posed real threat to civilians, according to a statement released by the United Nations ... Read more
Kobler Plans Visit to Russia to Rally Support for Libyan Political Process.
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Tripoli, 4 May 2016(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Martin Kobler is planning to visit Moscow in the coming days to muster support for the political process in Libya. In statements to reporters on Tuesday, Kobler said he believed he was gradually moving forward the political process in Libya, noting that the support of the House of Representatives was a 'key issue.' The UN Envoy said his last visit to the UAE and countries of the region was designed for coordination to push the political process in Libya. =... Read more