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US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, extended sanctions on Libya for another year because of “the threat of instability in the country.” “We risk more instability if we do not extend sanctions, especially to those who reject dialogue and block the transition to democracy in Libya,” Trump said in a …

Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha, on Friday, discussed with officials from the Pentagon and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ways to develop the capabilities of his ministry’s counterterrorism officials. The American side, according to the official newspaper of the Interior Ministry, is ready to hold several training courses in the …

During a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, the head of the High Council of State (HCS) Khalid Al-Meshri said that the presence of a strong economic partner such as the United States would stop the negative interventions in the Libyan file. Al-Meshri, on …

In a meeting with Interior Minister Fathi Pashaga and the Commander of the Central Military Region Mohammed Al-Haddad in Misurata, the US Ambassador to Libya Peter Bodi renews his country’s commitment to the stability of Libya and its unity and the establishment of a state capable of combating terrorism. Bodi …

US President Donald Trump confirmed his country’s support for the national reconciliation government and everyone working in the framework of the political agreement to overcome divisions in Libya. In a congratulatory letter to the head of the presidential council of the Al-Wefaq government, Al-Sarraj reiterated his congratulation of the 76th …

Colonel Adam Chalkley, commander of the African Land Crisis Response Task Force, said “The situation in Libya is improving on the ground,” indicating that the US diplomatic mission is likely to return to the country soon. In a statement that was published on a US military news website, on Friday, …

During a meeting with President of the Presidential Council Faiz Al-Sarraj in the Belgian capital Brussels, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo renewed his country’s commitment to supporting Al-Wefaq Government, of the economic reform program and joint cooperation to combat terrorism. Al-Serraj discussed with Pompeo the current political situation …

The US Embassy in Libya has indicated that Ambassador Peter William Bodde resumed his duties as the embassy’s acting director in Tunisia. On its official website, on Friday, the embassy said that the United States, under the leadership of Ambassador Peter, will continue its close partnership with Libyan and international …

An official source in charge of Al-Karama forces confirmed that Khalifa Hifter would not attend the Palermo conference on Libya, which is going to be held on the 12th and 13th of this month. The source, who told the Russian agency “Sputnik”, did not disclose the reason why Hifter refused …

The United States Embassy in Libya welcomed the UN Security Council resolution calling for the international community to resolve the political and security crisis in Libya while protecting its sovereignty, independence, and national unity. The embassy, on Tuesday, confirmed its support for the decision to prevent the illegal exportation of oil …

The delegate of the United States of America to the United Nations said, “Enough is enough!”, the way to negotiations between Libyan parties to reach reconciliation in Libya must be paved, stressing that his country will work against those who destabilize Libya. While addressing the UN Security Council meeting on …

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 …

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 …

The United States strongly condemned the recent attacks by Ibrahim Al-Jidran Forces on oil ports in Ras Lanuf and Es Sidra. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heather Neuert called on all armed forces to stop what she called “hostilities” and “immediately” withdraw from oil infrastructure before further damage. Neuert stressed that the …

A US Navy vessel rescued 41 illegal immigrants and recovered 12 bodies off the coast of Libya, humanitarian group Sea-watch said on Tuesday. According to Russian news agency Sputnik, the US Navy ship told the German group that 41 people had been rescued and 12 bodies recovered, 20 nautical miles …

The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed on Monday sanctions on the six men listed in the UN Security Council sanctions resolution for their involvement in smuggling migrants. According to the US Embassy in Libya, the US decision prohibits all assets belonging to these persons in the …