Malta’s government has denied the accusation that it is “interfering” in Libya’s affairs.
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HoR amendment to Political Isolation Law expected next week
The House of Representatives (HoR) is in the final stages of amending the controversial Political Isolation Law (PIL) passed by the GNC a year and a half ago. At the time it was seen as being voted through under pressure by Islamists and various revolutionary groups in Tripoli.
Read More »UN mission encouraged by “step in the right direction” towards dialogue
United Nations : The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said that it is encouraged by the positive response it has received to its invitation for a UN-convened Libyan political dialogue.
Read More »Tunisia closes border with Libya ahead of second-round presidential elections
The two Libya-Tunisia border crossings at Ras Jedir and Dehiba will close tonight at midnight and remain closed and until midnight, Wednesday 24 December 2014. Exceptions will, however, be made for emergency and humanitarian cases.
Read More »Libya's migrants risk death, abduction
Migrants are working in precarious conditions hoping for a better life back home, or in Europe
Read More »African leaders urge West to act on Libya
Regional leaders say West has obligation to help after toppling Muammar Gaddafi and leaving country to fend for itself.
Read More »UNSMIL warns of targeted sanctions against military groups
Any party involved in military activities in Libya is in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2174 and must cease such operations immediately, UNSMIL has declared. Failure to do so will result in targeted sanctions it has said.
Read More »Condemning military escalation in Libya, UN mission calls on all parties to join dialogue
15 December 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today condemned the sharp escalation in violence in the country and called on both sides to cease military operations immediately and give political dialogue a chance.
Read More »Solution in Libya possible, former UN advisor says
Solution in Libya possible, but Europe needs to stop buying oil from the North African country
Read More »France blocks British call for sanctions on Haftar: Libyan minister
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—France has blocked an attempt by Britain to impose UN sanctions on Libya’s renegade general Khalifa Haftar, a high-level Libyan government source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday.
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