Tag Archives: Government of National Accord

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, during his meeting with President of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj in Tunis, said that his country supports the convening of the national conference with the participation of all the political forces in the country. In a statement published on its official website on …

The Minister of the Interior of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fathi Pashagha, confirmed Libya’s success in thwarting the terrorist project and the elimination of terrorist organizations that commit killings and attacks against security gates and state institutions. During his participation in the opening of the 36th session of …

The British government provided $4.9 million worth of mine clearance equipment to the Government of National Accord in order to help make #Sirte safe. On Thursday, the British embassy released a statement on its Facebook page saying that Libyan engineers would be trained on how to use the equipment provided …

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Accord, UN special envoy Ghassan Salame, and the National Commission for Human Rights condemned the killing and dumping of the 36 bodies found in Abyar east of Benghazi. They described the incident as being a heinous violation of …

The Ministry of Justice of the Government of National Accord, the Justice and Construction Party, the deputy of the Presidential Council, the Presidential Council, the Italian embassy to Libya, and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya all condemned the killing and dumping of the 36 bodies found in Abyar …

On Wednesday, the Defense Minister for the Government of National Accord, Al-Mahdi Al-Barghathi, discussed the possibility of a joint defence agreement between Libya, Russia, and China with their respective ambassadors. The meeting also tackled the developments of the Libyan crisis and the war on terror.   #ArraedLG #BuildingANation #Libya #News

The Libyan coastguard has been accused of “running a racket in the Mediterranean Sea”; using their authority to turn the prevention of migrant crossing into a lucrative business. Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated that they have collected multiple testimonies from migrants, whom were intercepted at sea, confirming that they have …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The United States is extending its airstrikes campaign against ISIS targets in Sirte for a third month. AFRICOM, the US Africa command, launched the airstrike campaign on August 1st, and was only expected to go on for a number of weeks. A total of 175 …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On Sunday, Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj called for a national reconciliation effort to resolve Libya’s divisions. In an interview with Reuters at the UN headquarters in New York, Sarraj stated that the battle to liberate Sirte from ISIS is in its final stages despite setbacks …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Member states of the European Union are considering  providing Libya with boats to assist in their refugee management program called Operation Sophia, which began in June 2015. Earlier this week, the EU said they are hoping that Libya will be able to protect its own …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Government of National Acccord (GNA) Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj met with 30 members of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday. Sarraj led the meeting with the Tobruk-based parliament where they discussed the formation of a new government after the HoR gave a vote …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj, of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), along with Libyan ministers visited Sirte on Wednesday to honour the efforts of the many who have sacrificed so much to rid Sirte of ISIS. This was the Prime Minister’s first visit to …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libyan forces loyal to the Libyan unity Government (GNA) say they have finally reached the end of their battle with ISIS. After three months of intense battle against the extremist group, the Libyan army is planning and preparing for the end of ISIS in Sirte. …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) stopped oil production of two oilfields after the Libyan unity Government (GNA) did not pay for the security of the oilfields, said Mohammad Ahmad Alkhbasha, a brigade commander on Tuesday. Alkhbasha said the PFG in the south closed the Gulf …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libya sent its last stockpile of chemical weapons to Germany following a UN-backed plan to make sure the chemical weapons are not obtained by the wrong people, said Libyan officials on Tuesday. The departure of the chemical weapons out of Libya brought relief to many …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Only one district remains in the hands of ISIS, said Libyan forces who have been in battle against ISIS fighters since Sunday. On Monday, a neighbourhood in Sirte known as Number One has been “completely liberated” and Libyan troops are currently “in the process of …