On Thursday the High representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said that the priority of European and international action in Libya is to find a lasting solution to the current crisis, while also considering the “migrant crisis”. After the conclusion of the first …
Read More »HOR members invited to hold a quorum session in Zintan
A member of the House of Representatives for the city of Zintan, Omar Ghaith Qermail, told Arraed LG that HOR members for Zintan invited the president of the HOR to hold a quorum session. Ghaith added that the call was caused by the HOR’s inability to hold a full session …
Read More »116 illegal immigrants saved off the shores of Castelverde
On Wednesday a Libyan coast guard patrol rescued 166 illegal immigrants from different African nationalities off the coast of Castelverde. According to the media office of the Libyan Navy’s Facebook page, their rescue operation was carried out by their Sabratha boat. The Libyan Navy added that among those rescued were …
Read More »Commander of the Presidential Guard Najmi Al-Nakou looking into Russian support for the Presidential Guard
On Wednesday the Commander of the Presidential Guard, Major General Najmi Al-Nakou, discussed with Russian officials ways to support the Presidential Guard via training and providing the necessary preparations. Nakou also discussed the activation of the agreement signed with Russia and lifting the arms embargo on the Presidential Guard. He …
Read More »Fayez Al-Sarraj: There are parties that do not want to hold elections in Libya
The President of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj, said that there are parties that do not want to hold elections in Libya due to their fear of being eliminated from the political scene. In an interview with Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Al-Sarraj stressed European and international bodies need to remain committed …
Read More »HOR member Fathi Bashaga: There are requirements that must be met before the elections in Libya
House of Representatives member Fathi Bashaga said that one of the requirements for the elections in Libya is the establishment of security, and the extension of security control throughout the country, especially the major cities, starting with Tripoli. In a post on his Facebook page Bashaga said that tackling the …
Read More »Russia is ready to discuss easing the arms embargo on Libya
On Wednesday Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Russia is ready to discuss the easing of the arms embargo imposed on Libya during a meeting with the Foreign Minister for the Government of National Accord, Mohammad Sayala. However, the head of the Russian contact group on the Libyan …
Read More »Supreme State Council : Egypt cannot sponsor the reunification of the Libyan army as it is a “non-neutral party”
The Supreme State Council expressed to the UN their rejection of Egypt’s hosting of meetings for the unification of the military establishment “because it is a non-neutral party” in the Libyan crisis. On Tuesday, the head of the Security and Counterterrorism Committee of the Supreme State Council, Belkacem Dabarz, met …
Read More »The Federal Bloc welcomes the elections
The Federal Bloc has welcomed the holding of presidential or legislative elections in Libya if there are “guarantees of integrity, transparency and a safe environment for voters.” In a statement issued on Tuesday from Benghazi, the bloc called their supporters to accelerate registration in the voter register. The bloc stressed …
Read More »Elections Commission discusses support for women’s participation in electoral entitlements
On Tuesday, the head of the Women’s Support Unit at the Electoral Commission, Arig Al-Ajili, discussed with representatives of media institutions and civil society organizations in Tripoli ways and mechanisms to support women’s participation in the electoral process. She explained the units’ goals of overcoming the difficulties hindering women’s participation …
Read More »Fayez Al-Sarraj participates in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Emergency Summit
Fayez Al-Sarraj, the president of the presidential council of the Government of National Accord, will attend an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul to discuss the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. According to the media office of the President, Turkish President …
Read More »Italy: The stability of Libya is a priority
Italian Defense Minister Roberta Benotti stated that the stability of Libya is of absolute importance to Italy. During the ministerial meeting of the 5 + 5 defense initiative in Paris on Tuesday, Benotti explained that political stability is the key element to security in Libya, which is important for the …
Read More »House of Representatives: The next session will be to choose a new Governor for the Central Bank of Libya
The House of Representatives announced during Tuesday’s session that next week’s session will be for the election of a new governor for the Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli. HoR spokesperson, Abdullah Balikh, confirmed that the house of representatives authorized its chairman Aguila Saleh to form a committee to amend …
Read More »The Justice and Construction Party provided humanitarian aid to the people of Awaynat
The Justice and Construction Party provided humanitarian aid to the people of Awaynat in Southern Libya. The aid consisted of water reservoirs, tents, and other materials. #Libya #News #ArraedLG #BuildingANation
Read More »Russia announces resumption of trade and economic relations with Libya
On Tuesday during a meeting in Moscow with the Foreign Minister in the Government of National Accord, Mohammed Sayala, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that he plans to send a business delegation from Russia to Libya early next year. Lavror said that they agreed with Libyan authorities to continue …
Read More »Khalifa Haftar backs down from his threats to interfere in the political scene following visit in Italy
Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano has agreed with the leader of Operation Dignity, Khalifa Haftar, that there is no alternative to political agreement in Libya, and that December 17 does not mean the end of its validity. Alfano and Haftar stressed the support for the efforts of the UN envoy …
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