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GNA Minister of Transportation, Milad Maatouk, sealed an agreement with the Foreign Minister of Malta, Carmelo Abela in regards to easing the process of obtaining a Maltese visa, in preparation to regain the flow of air and sea traffic between the two countries. On Saturday, the office of media affairs …

On Saturday, the Joint Drafting Committee for the amendment the Libyan political agreement concluded its meetings regarding the finalization of amendments to the LPA in Tunisia. UNSMIL released a statement on their official website saying that today’s meeting concluded with the identification of many points of both consensus and difference; …

The British Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by the Libyan Investment Corporation (LIA) in a ruling by the London High Court in the case against Goldman Sachs. According to Reuters, Launcelot Henderson, a judge at the appeals court concluded that the grounds by which LIA filed for appeal had …

Since the ouster of Moammar Ghaddafi in 2011 eastern and western governments have been divided over national institutions with the exception of the Judiciary and the Central Bank. Although in 2014 there was an attempt by the House of Representatives to divide the Central Bank and sack its governor, Sadiq …

On Friday, the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, praised #Italy’s cooperation with Libyan authorities in tackling the migration crisis across the Mediterranean. Speaking at a press conference following the EU summit in #Brussels, Tusk said that leaders of European countries pledged to increase their support for the African …

On Thursday, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) stated that its’ Governor, Sadiq Al-Kabir, discussed conditions in the banking and financial sector in Libya with the US Deputy Assistant of the State Department. The bank released a statement on its official website saying that the meeting discussed ways to develop …

Wissam Jama, head of the Diplomatic Security Service at the Libyan Interior Ministry, stated that the embassies of Netherlands, Hungary and South Korea have reopened and began their official functions in Tripoli following a three year closure.   The embassies had closed down due to security concerns; as most foreign …

The Joint Operations Unit in #Misrata explained that recent arrests inside the city were based on arrest warrants issued by the Attorney General’s Office. The Operations Unit stated that all arrests were carried out based on joint security work led ,by the Security Directorate of #Misrata. The Operations Unit went …

An armed group in the South threatened to blow up the oil and gas pipelines for the ports of Melita and Zawiya; demanding the release of Al-Mabrouk Haneesh within 72 hours. The armed group, which is affiliated with Colonel Ali Kanah, denied that Lieutenant  Haneesh brought over mercenaries from the …

According to the Gaddafi family lawyer, it has been confirmed that Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Muammar Gaddafi, is planning a political comeback in Libya. Saif Gaddafi was released from detention in July earlier this year and is reported to be moving around Libya. It is alleged that he …

The Italian Guardia di Finanza financial police have reported that they have broken up a smuggling ring selling low quality Libyan diesel fuel. The Italian police force’s year long investigation found that the smuggled fuel was actually destined for ships from a refinery operated by Libya’s National Oil Corporation in …

Representatives of both the Supreme Council (SC) and the House of Representatives (HOR) have been participating in talks since September 26th on the amendments of the Libyan Political Agreement as a first step in the United Nation’s proposed plan by its head Ghassan Salame. Last month, Salame unveiled a new …

Ongoing clashes between rival factions have left Mitiga International Airport closed for third time in less than two days. Airport officials have released a statement saying that all flights have been put on hold until further notice due to safety concerns. Clashes first begun on Sunday after the Special Deterrence …

The World Bank released its’ economic outlook report on Libya earlier this month and the findings are not painting a pleasant picture. According to the report, the Libyan economy is suffering and chances for improval are compromised so long as political strife remains to be a factor. The report points …

Associate Press (AP) reported yesterday that the head of Operation Dignity, Khalifa Haftar, has “vowed to seize control of the western section of the country, including the capital of Tripoli.” According to sources, Haftar claims the army is in control of  1,730,000 km of Libyan territory and there are only …

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, last week became the first UN Rights Chief to make an official visit to Libya, welcomed commitments he received from authorities, including Prime Minister Fayez Serraj, and the ministers of Justice and Interior, to address a wide range of …