World News: Political News
Many families displaced from Obari rerun back.
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Obari, 09.03.2016(Lana) Many families that left Obari to Zawara since last June began to return home after Zawra municipality provided logistic support to secure hire safe return home. The families were displaced from fighting there. Their return became possible after an agreement between Tauarq and Tabu to end fighting. =... Read more
Human rights and humanitarian law dept at Ministry of defense organizes workshop.
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Tripoli, 09.03.2016(Lana) Human rights and humanitarian law dept at Ministry of defense organized a workshop on 'Constitutionalizing rights of Libyan Women married to non-Libyans. The workshop held to mark the International Women Day. Many papers were presented on the social and economic impact of Libyan women married to non Libyans. A presentation was also made on achievements of Human rights and humanitarian law dept at Ministry of defense at both local and international levels. Many societies and people interested in this topic attended the workshop. =... Read more
Chief of Staff of French Air force Says No Political Decision to Intervene in Libya.
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Paris, 9 March 2016(Lana) The Chief of Staff of the French Air force General Andre La Natha on Tuesday stressed that there was no political decision to intervene in Libya. 'The air force of course can carry out reconnaissance and strike missions in Libya, but it needs to prioritize over operation theaters, La Natha said at the Association for Defence Specialized Reporters. The force is committed to participation within its capabilities including reconnaissance and strike mission it carries out against Da'esh from bases in Jordan and the UAE, he said. The only step the air... Read more
Hollande and Renzi Dismayed Discontented by Libyans Foot-dragging in Forming National Unity Government.
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Venice, 9 March 2016(Lana) The leaders of France and Italy have expressed their indignation at the foot-dragging by Libyans in forming a national unity government. As for Libya there is a lot of aspiration, but not enough pressure, French President Francois Hollande said at a press conference with the Italian Prime Minister Mateo Renzi at the end of the French-Italian Summit here. 'We have to do what we can for the government to be formed, Holland told reporters. Anarchy serves none but the terrorists, he said. He noted that his country was exercising with other... Read more
The South Studies Centre organizes a seminar marking the launch of its website.
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Tripoli, 08.03.2016(Lana) The South Studies Centre organized a seminar marking the launch of the centre's website. Scholars in various disciplines attended the seminar which reviewed studies and research conducted by the centre recently. The Executive Director of the Centre DrSaad Ahmed Salama introduced the centre and its activities such as research and studies covering various social, cultural and economic aspects relevant to the south of Libya, as well as regional and international developments with impact on the south of Libya. The seminar also covered issues and challenges... Read more