The Italian Embassy in Libya has condemned the repeated attack on Mitiga International Airport, endangering civilian travelers. The embassy said on its official page on Monday that these attacks must stop immediately, stressing that airports are not military targets, but used for civilian purposes. The Embassy urged all parties to …
Read More »Italian Interior: Libya is the second after Tunisia in the number of immigrants
The Italian Interior Ministry said on Monday that Libya is the second largest source of illegal immigrants to Italy, after Tunisia who is ranked first in the number of migrants. The ministry added in a report that Tunisia is the first source of immigrants to Italy by 36.8%, followed by …
Read More »Conte: We seek a ceasefire in Libya and pressure the countries that support the war
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday that his country seeks to reduce the “escalation of the conflict in Libya” quickly; to cease fire by supporting the work of the UN special envoy to Libya. Conte stressed in statements quoted by the Italian agency “Aki” stability of Libya is …
Read More »New Italy’s Ambassador: I Return To Libya With Great Emotion
Italy’s new ambassador to Libya, Giuseppe Buccino, on Friday, said that he was “Returning to the wonderful country Libya, that suffers, with great emotion.” “We are confident that Libya will gradually be able to reach peace, justice and prosperity,” he said, as reported by the Italian agency “AKI.” The Italian …
Read More »Human Rights Watch: European Policies Contribute To The Violation Of Migrants Rights In Libya
Human Rights Watch, on Monday, stated that “EU policies contribute to a cycle of serious violations against migrants in Libya.” In a report, Human Rights Watch clarified that the European Union and Italy’s support of the Libyan Coast Guard helps immensly in intercepting migrants and asylum seekers, and their arbitrary …
Read More »Germany Supports The Italian Initiatives On Libya More Than The French Ones
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed that her country supports the Italian initiatives on Libya more than French initiatives, praising the results of the Palermo conference. Merkel, in talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, was ready to take part in future initiatives on the situation in Libya, the “Brinkwire” agency …
Read More »European Countries Refuse To Welcome Migrants And A Rescue Center Demands Them To Follow Libya’s Lead
Malta, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany and the European Union, on Wednesday, refused to welcome two ships carrying 49 illegal immigrants who were rescued off the coast of Libya. The two ships are owned by two German non-governmental organizations, and that the two of them have spoken to the previously …
Read More »Italy Names Buccino Grimaldi An Ambassador To Libya
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Grimaldi has named Giuseppe Grimaldi an ambassador to Libya after former ambassador Giuseppe Beroni. According to the Italian news agency Aki, that the former Italian ambassador to Libya, will be named an ambassador to his country in Iran. Giuseppe Beroni left Libya last August, following criticism …
Read More »Italy: There is No Disagreement With France Over the Stability of Libya
Italian Foreign Minister “Enzo Moavero Milanesi” denied the existence of a dispute with France on the stability and democracy in Libya. In an interview with the Corriere Della Sera newspaper, on Thursday, Moavero said he saw no disruptions in the French position on the common goal with his country over …
Read More »US – Italian Support for the UN Mission in Libya
The United States and Italy have confirmed their support for the efforts of the United Nations Mission and the strengthening of their cooperation for a united Libya. In a statement published on its official website, on Tuesday, The US State Department said that the two countries agreed, after the Palermo …
Read More »Libyan Investment Authority: 5 EU Countries Used the Interest of the Libyan Frozen Funds
The Libyan Investment Authority reported that five countries of the European Union took advantage of a loophole in the system of freezing Libyan funds and acted on the benefits of these funds. In a statement sent by e-mail to the Politico newspaper, the Libyan Investment Authority said that the United …
Read More »Al-Sarraj: Turkey is an Important Partner, and its Withdrawal from Palermo is Being Questioned by the Italians
The head of the presidential council of the Al-Wefaq Government, Faiz Al-Sarraj, on Thursday, described Turkey as an “important partner”. According to the Italian newspaper, “AKI”, Al-Sarraj said, “Turkey is an important partner and we have a long common history together, and the withdrawal of its delegation from Palermo is very …
Read More »Pasha Signs a Memorandum of Security Cooperation with Britain
Interior Minister of the Government of Al-Wefaq Fathi Pashagha with the British Ambassador to Libya, on Thursday, “Frank Baker”, signed a memorandum of understanding for security cooperation between the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry and the British Agency for the fight against crime. According to the ministry’s official information …
Read More »Omran: The Results of the Palermo Conference Remains a Commitment of the Libyan Parties to Implement
A member of the Constituent Assembly of Libya Nadia Omran, on Wednesday, said that the final statement of the Palermo conference and the positive points it holds remains on the commitment of the Libyan parties to implement it. In a statement to ArraedLg, Omran explained that one of the most …
Read More »Williams: Pashagha’s Recent Decisions are a Concrete Step Towards Change
Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs Stephanie Williams, on Monday, said that the recent decisions by the Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha to set up a human rights unit, calling security personnel to return to work, replacing unregulated staff, and also appointing leaders of the women’s units and the protection …
Read More »Conte: Palermo Has International Support and it’s Not an Opportunity to take photos
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, on Monday, said that the Palermo conference, which would be launched shortly, has the support of international leaders and will not be just a chance to take pictures. In his meeting with La Stampa newspaper, Conte said that his country is ready for the conference …
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