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Study suspended in Benghazi university after armed attack

Dec 24, 2017

The University of Benghazi Guard Office announced suspending school at the university from Saturday 23rd of December until further notice.In a statement on its official Facebook page, the guard office said "It is our responsibility…

Tawerghans demand Al-Sirraj do something to facilitate their return home

Dec 24, 2017

The Head of the Government National Accord (GNA) Faiz Al-Saraj met dozens of internally displaced families and citizens from the city of Tawergha, who were protesting in front of the GNA's headquarter in Tripoli.The protesters…

Sunday an official holiday marking the 66th anniversary of Libya’s independence

Dec 23, 2017

The Government of National Accord announced that Sunday will be an official holiday in all institutions, bodies and public administrations.Sunday the 24th of December marks the 66 anniversary of the independence of Libya.In…

Rain fall leads to Archaeological discovery in Libya

Dec 23, 2017

A Roman statue was discovered by citizens in the ancient city of Talmitha, east of Libya.The current heavy rain fall made the precious artifact visible to a private citizen, who reported the discovery to the local Tlemitha antiquity…

UNHCR flies 162 illegal immigrants from Libya to Italy for first time in history

Dec 23, 2017

UNHCR announced Friday the evacuation of 162 highly vulnerable refugees from Libya to Italy, including unaccompanied children and women who had been held captive for extended periods of time.“For the first time, we have been able to…

33% less migrants arrived to Italy in 2017

Dec 23, 2017

The number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Italy has fallen 33% in 2017 compared to last year.According to the Italian news agency ANSA, Interior Minister Marco Minniti said on Wednesday that the number of migrants…

Mass grave found in Sirte

Dec 23, 2017

A mass grave was discovered by the Sirte Protection and Security Force in Al Kambo, Sirte.According to the Force media office the grave contained "20 bodies". The found remains are believed to be of IS militants "who were killed…

France orders Libya’s strongman Haftar to respect UN-led peace process, Le Drian says

Dec 21, 2017

The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has told the Libyan rival factions in Tripoli and Benghazi that there was no alternative to UN talks to stabilise the country and prepare for elections in 2018.Reuters reported Le…

Libya’s Central Bank announces $500 per family member in 2018

Dec 21, 2017

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the continuation of 2017 decision to allow Libyan families to buy dollars for the official bank rates with each family member getting 500 dollars in 2018 instead of 400 that was in 2017.…

Former US special envoy to Libya: New CBL governor appointment is null and void

Dec 21, 2017

The former US Special Envoy to Libya, Jonathan Winer said the House of Representatives has no authority under Libya Political Agreement or otherwise to replace Central Bank of Libya governor unilaterally."Article 15 of LPA requires…

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