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Islamic summit in Istanbul discusses situation in Libya.
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Istanbul, 13.04.2016(Lana) The 13th session of Islamic summit is to kick off Thursday in Istanbul for two days, during which leaders of participating countries would discuss host of issues including developments in libya, Syria, Yemen, Palestine, and fighting terrorism and other regions witnessing conflicts and unstable situations. Islamic foreign ministers concluded Wednesday preparations for the summit held under the theme; "Unity and Solidarity for Justice and Peace'. The final draft of the final statement, and final documents of the summit were prepared and to be... Read more
Presidential Council instructs payment of march salaries.
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Tripoli, 13.04.2016(Lana) The Presidential Council issued instructions to start payment of March salaries from chapter 3 pertaining to fuel subsidies, following the meeting held yesterday. The Presidential Council member, and head of the financial committee held a meeting with members of the financial committee formed by Resolution No 6/2016 providing for review and approval of payment vouchers issued by the Treasury Department related to public budget chapters and identify ministries, institutions and organs financed by public budget. The meeting also touched on the... Read more
Deputy President of the Presidential Council meets British ambassador to libya.
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Tunis, 13.04.2016(Lana) Deputy President of the Presidential Council, Fathi al-Mejbari met Tuesday with the British ambassador to libya, Peter Mellitt. The meeting held at the margin of the International Conference on Libya, in Tunis covered several issues most notably development of the political situation in libya and ways to support the Government of National Accord. The meeting was attended by Director general for Middle East and North Africa at the British Foreign Office. =... Read more
Presidential Council calls on Media institutions to work in team's spirit.
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Tripoli, 13,04.2016(Lana) The Presidential Council of Government of National Unity called on media institutions to work in team's spirit and promote national interest and refrain from political polarization. In a statement, a copy of which was received by Lana, the council called for making national interest override any other interests, for Libya and interests of the Libyans are the supreme ones. =... Read more
Administrative watchdog exposes 94,000 cases of dual employment in 2015.
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Tripoli, 13.04.2016(Lana) Administrative control Organ has uncovered 94.294 cases of dual employment in 2015, after following up payment of salaries by virtue of the national Number and work continuity forum. According to the organs website, despite this exposure, public institutions did not safeguard financial availability for salaries chapter of the public budget, due to concluding contracts and new appointments without giving preference to already appointed staff, burdening the public budget more financial liabilities. =... Read more