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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …