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Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:57:44 GMT
UN Lauds Mercenary Withdrawal Plan On 'Path Towards Peace and Democracy'
[UN News] The United Nations on Friday welcomed the signing of a long-awaited Action Plan to withdraw mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libya, after years of fighting between warring factions across the oil-rich nation.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:22:33 GMT
Baffoun Meets With Head of of Libya's High National Elections Commission
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Nabil Baffoun met, Thursday in Tunis, with Libya's Head of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) Emad Al-Sayeh.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:56:34 GMT
UN Rights Body Should Renew Libya Fact-Finding Mission, Support Accountability
[HRW] Item 10 Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-finding mission on Libya

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:42:39 GMT
Diseases Break Out At Bursting Libya Jails
[CAJ News] TUBERCOLOSIS has broken out and cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) suspected at overcrowded detention centres holding migrants recently arrested in Libya.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:01:04 GMT
Migrants Tortured and Killed in Libya By Russian Mercenaries Among Others - UN
[RFI] A UN report by human rights investigators in Libya details a number of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity against detainees and migrants in Libyan prisons. The investigators said that they now have a confidential list of suspects.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:48:48 GMT
War Crimes Likely Committed Since 2016, UN Probe Finds
[UN News] War crimes and crimes against humanity have likely been committed in Libya by all parties to conflict since 2016 including by external actors, a Human Rights Council-appointed probe said on Monday.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:48 GMT
Libya, Guest of Honour At 16th Edition of MEDIBAT
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Libya will be the guest of honour at the 16th edition of the Mediterranean Building Exhibition (MEDIBAT) organised by the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS) on October 6-9, 2021 at the Sfax Internatio...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:07:46 GMT
500,000 Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon, Niger, Libya, Others - Govt
[Daily Trust] Kaduna -- The National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFR) has said that about 500,000 Nigerian refugees are awaiting repatriation from Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Libya, Mali and other countries. It also...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:29:07 GMT
Egypt FM Necessities Restoring Libya's Full Stability
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry underlined on Thursday 30/9/2021 the importance of restoring Libya's comprehensive stability and achieving prosperity for its brotherly people.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:50:55 GMT
Tunis to Host Building Digital Libya Summit Soon
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC), on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organisation (AICTO) on joint organisation of regional and...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:47:50 GMT
Extradition of 76 Tunisian Undocumented Migrants From Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Consulate General of Tunisia in Tripoli, on Tuesday, announced the extradition of 76 young Tunisians who were held in immigration detention centres in Libya.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:42:07 GMT
Inhumane Treatment of Migrants - the EU Is 'Complicit' Says Filmmaker
[RFI] A system of abuse against migrants in Libya, carried out by militias and the government, is fueled by European Union money given to authorities in a country where violence has been normalized after years of instability, according to a new docum...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:42:00 GMT
Vote of No Confidence Creates Tension
[CAJ News] Tripoli -- A VOTE of no confidence the House of Representatives (HoR) has passed against the Government of National Unity (GNU) has raised international concern and is a major setback towards retaining peace in Libya.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:45:00 GMT
Gomes to Handle Libya vs Egypt Match
[SAFA] This match will be played at Benina Marturs Stadium in Benghazi, Libya and is scheduled to kick-off at 21h00.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:15:08 GMT
Head of Libyan Presidency Council Announces Plan to Hold International Conference
[UN News] The head of Libya's Presidency Council said on Thursday that he will hold an international conference in October to build support for a Libyan-owned and led stability plan, warning that his country faces "serious challenges" that could unde...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:32:15 GMT
Algeria to Continue to Support Libya, Defend Palestinian Cause
[Algerie Presse Service] Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamamra reiterated Algeria's willingness to continue its support to Libyans by sharing with them Algeria's experience in national reconciliation, and to defen...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:03:01 GMT
UN Mission Concerned About Reports of No-Confidence Motion Against Unity Govt
[UNSMIL] Tripoli -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has received, with concern s, reports that the House of Representatives (HoR) has passed a no-confidence motion against the Government of National Unity (GNU).

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:15:53 GMT
UN Human Rights Council - Renew Libya Fact-Finding Mission's Mandate
[HRW] Geneva -- Mandate Renewal Key to Accountability for Past and Ongoing Violations in Libya

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:24:19 GMT
Jerandi and Nuland Affirm Commitment to Support Political Settlement Process in Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Othman Jerandi on Monday had a talk with the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, on the fringes of his participation i...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:04:56 GMT
Egypt,Libya Discuss Ways of Developing Security Partnership
[Egypt Online] Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq discussed on Monday 20/9/2021with his Libyan counterpart Khaled Mazen ways of developing the security partnership between the two countries, as well as security issues of common interest.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:50:37 GMT
SNTRI - Tunis/Tripoli Bus Service to Resumes Operations September 24
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The National Company of Intercity Transport (SNTRI) announced Monday that its international Tunis-Tripoli, Libya bus service will resume operations on September 24, while maintaining the old schedule.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:15:05 GMT
'My Diploma Has Lost All Value' - Young Graduates Face an Uncertain Future
[ICRC] A decade of conflict has weighed heavily on Libya, a country with a rich cultural heritage and home to a generation of youth with dreams of successful careers and economic security. Despite a recent let-up in the fighting, life has not returne...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:54:14 GMT
Libyan PM Tours Egypt's New Administrative Capital
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister of Libya's interim Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh on Friday 17/09/2021 toured Egypt's New Administrative Capital.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:20:17 GMT
Médenine - Ras Jedir Border Crossing Reopens
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Ras Jedir border crossing, Médenine, re-opened Friday after a two-month shutdown over the COVID-19 epidemiological situation in Tunisia and Libya.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:00:32 GMT
Necessity of Continued Coordination, Consultation With Algeria On Libya, Region Issues
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council Moussa al-Kouni insisted Thursday on the necessity of "continued coordination and consultation with Algeria" on all the issues relating to Libya and the Region.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:54:07 GMT
Health Ministry Considers Opening Vaccination Centre At Land Border Crossings With Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Health Director General Faiçal Ben Saleh announced that the ministry is considering the opening of a vaccination centre at land border crossings with Libya, to vaccinate Tunisian travelers to Libya.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:27:44 GMT
Tunisia-Libya - Tunisair to Resume Flights to Tripoli-Mitiga and Benghazi Airports As of September 23
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- National carrier Tunisair announced on Friday the resumption of its flights from Tunis Carthage airport to Tripoli-Mitiga and Benghazi airports in Libya starting September 23, 2021. The carrier recalled the obl...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:44:39 GMT
PM Says Egypt Supports Libyan Parties to Finalize Political Road Map
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said that the Egyptian government is keen on providing all political, logistical and economic support for Libya to complete the country's political road map.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:44:39 GMT
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Meets the Head of Libya's Government of National Unity
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Thursday 16/9/2021 Head of Libya's Government of National Unity, Abdel Hamid Al-Dabaiba. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Director of the General Intelligenc...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:44:35 GMT
Madbouli, Dbeibah Witness Signing of Several Memorandums of Cooperation
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibah witnessed on Thursday the signing of some agreements and memorandums of cooperation in various fields.



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