Libyan Information Corporation renames Libyan Official Channel to Libya 17 Channel.

Tripoli, 1 December 2020 (Lana) Chairman of Libyan Information Corporation, Mohamed Baiu, renames the "Libyan Official Channel" to "Libya 17 Channel". The decision which was circulated to the mass media provided for that Libya 17 Channel would be a national media audio-visual space that contributes through its programmes in the consolidated consciousness of Libyan national identity, noble goals and aims of February 17 revolution, in building advanced democratic, civilian national state, and contribute to comprehensive and sustainable development that realizes stability, prosperity in developing knowledge awareness advocating human rights and equal citizenship based on law and constitution. The channel would contribute according to the decision to creating fruitful space for dialogue among Libyans under the ceiling of the homeland and umbrella of peace and high national interest, and outside the sphere of conflicts and disputes and works to cement relations among fellow Libyans and highlight the affair of science, knowledge, enlightenment and culture versing backwardness, bigotry, ignorance and myths and wisdom and peace to replace resorting to arms. The decision explained that the channel will broadcast from Tripoli, and would have production centres and services across the country, based on work goals and needs, and would be dependent on its management and production on capabilities, talents and creativity of Libyan youth both men and women. =Lana=