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Russia pondering easing arms embargo on Libya

Dec 13, 2017

Russia is ready to consider easing an arms embargo for Libya, the Interfax news agency cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as saying on Wednesday.The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord Faiz…

The Federal Bloc welcomes the prospect of elections

Dec 13, 2017

The National Federal Bloc welcomed holding presidential or legislative elections in Libya if there are "guarantees of integrity, transparency and a safe environment for voters."The bloc, in a statement, on Tuesday, called for its…

Turkey holds OIC emergency conference on US Jerusalem decision

Dec 13, 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chaired, on Wednesday, an emergency summit looking to guide Muslim leaders towards a coordinated reaction to the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.Turkey held the…

Libyan women call for more involvement in politics

Dec 13, 2017

28 leading Libyan women discussed in a two-day consultative meeting, organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the impact of women's participation in the…

House of Representatives to pick new Central Bank of Libya governor next week

Dec 13, 2017

The House of Representatives (HOR) announced on Tuesday, that it will elect a new governor for the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) in Tripoli, in next week's session.In addition to that, HOR spokesman, Abdullah Balhiq, said…

Libya attends the OIC emergency summit

Dec 13, 2017

The head of the Government of National Accord, Faiz Al-Sarraj, arrived in Turkey on Tuesday to attend the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit.The OIC pressing meeting was convened by Turkish…

Libyan Prime Minister and Al-Azhar Mosque Imam agree on awarding 100 scholarships to Libyan students

Dec 13, 2017

The head of of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Faiz Al-Sarraj, visited the sheikh of Al-Azhar and was received by Imam Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mosque, Ahmed Al-Tayeb during his official visit to Egypt.The two sides agreed on the…

Loyalists of eastern commander Haftar mandate him as Libya President

Dec 12, 2017

Hundreds of men and women as well as children were seen in different parts of eastern Libya, mainly Benghazi, holding slogans and posters in their hands that read "Khalifa Haftar is Libya's President After December 17."Haftar is the…

Oblivious to OPEC cuts, Libya intends to ramp up oil production in 2018

Dec 12, 2017

Libya and Nigeria – the only two exempt members of OPEC oil production cuts– have stated their willingness to ramp up their output in 2018.Libya's National Oil Corporation has sought funds and financial supports from the Libyan…

Libya’s strongman aide signs $450.000 deal with US lobbying firm

Dec 12, 2017

The military governor of eastern Libya Abdelrazik Al-Nadori has signed a one year contract worth 450.000 dollars with a lobbying US firm called Keystone Strategic Advisers, reported Politico on Tuesday.The military official, who…

Libya and Russia foreign ministers talk bilateral cooperation

Dec 12, 2017

The foreign minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Taher Al-Sayala, began a visit to Moscow on Monday, during which he will discuss with Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, the path of political agreement in…

Amnesty accuses EU of complicity in human rights violations in Libya

Dec 12, 2017

Amnesty International organization accused European governments of complicity in torture and abuses against refugees and migrants in Libya, citing the European Union's support for these actions.In a report published on Tuesday, the…

Libya wins 1-0 over Zanzibar at Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

Dec 12, 2017

Libya has won over Zanzibar by a solitary goal in the last Group A match on Monday, leaving Kenya’s chance of progressing to the next phase of Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup hanging in the balance.Libya’s win takes the team to…

Operation Dignity commander meets with Italian foreign minister in Rome

Dec 12, 2017

Operation Dignity commander, Khalifa Haftar, arrived on Monday to Rome.Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano is scheduled to meet with his Libyan military guest later on Monday, according to the Italian news agency Aki.This…

Siemens strikes €700 Million deal with Libya to build power plants

Dec 11, 2017

The German group Siemens says it has signed contracts worth 700 million Euros to build two gas-powered electricity stations in Libya.The plants, scheduled to be built in Misurata and Tripoli, will increase Libya’s power generation…

Erato human rights film festival launched in Tripoli

Dec 11, 2017

A festival for documentary films and short films on human rights issue under the name Erato with the slogan "I'm human" has opened in the Libyan capital, Tripoli.The film festival will last for five days until December 14 and over…

UN envoy to Libya says at least 365 Libyans killed or injured in 2017

Dec 11, 2017

The UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, said that indiscriminate fighting in residential areas, air strikes and explosive ordnance resulted in the death or injury of at least 365 Libyans, 79 of whom are children.In a statement on the…

IS militant blows himself up in Derna as IS sleeper cell arrested

Dec 11, 2017

Derna Shura Council in eastern Libya has announced arresting an IS sleeper cell in the city on Sunday.The Derna Shura Council also reported that one of the IS terrorists exploded himself while the attack on the terrorist was…

Head of the Government of National Accord meets Egyptian president in Cairo

Dec 11, 2017

The head of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Faiz Al-Sarraj met with the Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi In Cairo, where they agreed to improve the prospects of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.…

Libya Central Bank’s Governor reviews economic entanglements with German, UK ambassadors

Dec 11, 2017

The governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Al-Sadiq Al-Kaber met on Sunday, with the United Kingdom ambassador to Libya, Peter Millett.Millett reiterated his country's support for CBL's efforts in the face of the economic…