On 23 October, Libya’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) agreed to a country-wide ceasefire which has been holding ever since, with the exception of little wars and episodes of violence in different parts of Libya.
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GNU to take oath at Benghazi HoR session and budget to be approved at Tripoli session: GNU
The Media Office of the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, confirmed yesterday that his ministers will take the constitutional oath next Monday at a House of Representatives session in Benghazi.
Read More »International community welcomes granting confidence to Libya’s GNU
The UN Support Mission (UNSMIL) congratulated the Libyan people on the approval of a new unified government (Government of National Unity – GNU) and applauded the House of Representatives, its leadership and its members for coming together “on this historic day and for upholding the interests of their country and …
Read More »Eastern based Thinni Libyan government announces readiness to hand over power to new GNU
The eastern based Libyan government led by Abdalla Thinni announced today that it too is ready to hand over power to the new unified Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) headed by Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba.
Read More »Al-Sarraj confirms his readiness to hand over duties and responsibilities to the new Libyan government
The outgoing head of the Presidential Council (PC) of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Al-Sarraj, congratulated the Government of National Unity in achieving the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday.
Read More »Libyan lawmakers approve gov’t of PM-designate Dbeibah
Libya’s parliament has voted to approve an interim unity government to lead the war-ravaged nation to December elections, a key step towards ending a decade of chaos.
Read More »Libya: Calls for urgent action to tackle online violence against women
A new report details how online abuse experienced by Libyan women has grown steadily in recent years, often escalating to physical attacks, with no laws in place to combat the problem.
Read More »New Mass Grave Found in Libya
The Libyan government said Wednesday a new mass grave was found in the southern city of Tarhuna.
Read More »Libya prime minister demands mercenaries leave, urges parliament back government
Libya’s prime minister-designate demanded the departure Tuesday of an estimated 20,000 foreign fighters as he sought support from lawmakers to help end a grinding civil war in the North African nation.
Read More »The HoR’s reunified Sirte session: Second day roundup – Questioning PM designate Aldabaiba
The reunified House of Representatives (HoR) continued its historic secession in Sirte yesterday in its effort to pass a vote of confidence in the Government of National Unity (GNU) presented by prime minister designate Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba.
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