The Minister of Interior of Al-Wefaq government, Fathi Pashagha, said on Sunday that the ministry needs direct international support through activating the work of the Police Academy, training security personnel, supporting the Criminal Investigation Department, and building its internal security capabilities. During his meeting with the British Ambassador to Libya …
Read More »LIA: There Has Been No Abuse of the Authority’s Funds During the Current Management’s Time
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) confirmed that since the current board of directors was appointed in July last year, there has been no abuse of the organization’s funds during this period. In a statement on Friday, the Authority said that the funds and revenues of the institution in the period …
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: We Will Deliver the Brother of the Bomber of the Manchester Attack to Britain
The head of the presidential council, Faiz Al-Sarraj, said that Hashim Al-Abeidi, the brother of the bomber who was responsible for the “terrorist attack” in Manchester, will be handed over to Britain at the end of this year. In a statement to the BBC on Wednesday, Al-Sarraj said that Libya is …
Read More »US, UK, France & Italy urge armed groups to cease military action in Tripoli
The governments of the United States of America, France, Italy and the United Kingdom urged on Saturday armed groups to immediately end all military actions inside the city of Tripoli. In a joint statement, the four countries reiterated their condemnation of the “intensification” of the ongoing escalation of violence in …
Read More »Security and constitutional base guarantee for elections success, says Italian Ambassador
Italy’s Ambassador to Libya, Giuseppe Peroni said that “solid” and correct constitutional foundation and the appropriate security climate are crucial factors for holding transparent elections that will enhance stability in Libya. In a meeting with the head of the Presidential Council (PC), Faiz Al-Saraj, ambassadors of major countries and UN …
Read More »USA, UK, Italy & France refuse transfer of oil ports to parallel institution
The United States, Britain, France and Italy rejected on Wednesday Haftar’s decision to transfer oil ports to the parallel National Oil Corporation, demanding that it be kept under exclusive control of the legitimate Oil Corporation in Tripoli. In a joint statement, the four countries expressed their concern over the decision …
Read More »UK says international community will not allow any obstacle to the political process
The United Kingdom ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker said on Saturday his country and the international community will not allow any impediment to the political process in Libya. During his meeting with head of the Presidential Council (PC) of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Faiz Al-Sarraj in Tripoli, Baker …
Read More »UK in contact with Security Council regarding oil crescent
British Ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker described on Wednesday the clashes in the oil crescent area as “terrorist”, stressing that his country will deal with it in a “serious” manner. In a meeting with the chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Mustafa Sanallah, Baker said Britain is “strongly opposed” …
Read More »UK expresses concern over military escalation in Derna
UK ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker said on Wednesday his country is concerned about the clashes in the city of Sabha and the escalation of military operations in Derna. Baker, through his official Twitter account, called on all sides to exercise restraint, respect international human rights laws and ensure that …
Read More »UK ready to contribute to reconstruction of Sirte
The spokesperson of Sirte municipality, Mohamed Al-Amial said on Tuesday, British ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker has expressed his country’s readiness to contribute to the reconstruction of the city and the support of the security services. Al-Amial told ArraedLG, the municipal council had made a presentation of the destruction of …
Read More »UK ambassador to Libya “pleased” with Libyan youth & female entrepreneurs
British Ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker, expressed his delight at seeing many promising projects for young entrepreneurs and women. “Great entrepreneurial spirit today in #Tripoli at the Libyan Startups Expo 2018,” said Baker in a tweet on Saturday. Baker attended Saturday, the third edition of Libya Startup Exhibition, which was …
Read More »GNA receives credentials of new UK ambassador to Libya
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Lutfi Al-Maghrabi received at the headquarters of the ministry in Tripoli the credentials of the new British Ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker. Baker said in a statement after handing over his credentials, …
Read More »UK condemns preventing Tawergha residents from returning to their city
The British embassy in Tripoli expressed on Tuesday, regret that families from Tawergha had not been able to return home. In a statement on its official Facebook page, the embassy condemned the threats pointed toward the displaced from Tawergha, when they tried to return home after the agreed upon reconciliation …
Read More »International condemnation of the Benghazi bombings
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemned, on Tuesday the bombings in Al-Salmani area in Benghazi, which killed dozens of people. “Direct or indiscriminate attacks against #civilians are prohibited under international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes”, said the mission on Twitter. The embassies of Italy and the …
Read More »Libyan Coastguards Abusing Power by Collecting Bribes from Migrants
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 …
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