The United Nations Security Council has announced its backing for Tuesday’s ten-point deal agreed in Paris between Presidency Council’s head Faiez Serraj and armed forces commander-in-chief Khalifa Hafter.
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US State Department report bemoans lack of Libyan counter-terrorism laws and strategy in fight against terrorism
In a report, the US State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism says that although the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) had demonstrated it could be a capable partner with the United States in the fight against ISIS, a lack of comprehensive counter-terrorism laws in the country has prevented successful operations.
Libya’s Haftar Comes Out on Top
Diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the chaos that has prevailed in Libya since 2011 have legitimized Khalifa Haftar, a former Libyan general whose forces have been accused of torture and executing prisoners, according to the Atlantic Council’s Karim Mezran.
Presidential Council head asks for Italian ships to combat human trafficking in Libyan waters
The Head of the Presidential Council of the UN-proposed government, Fayez Al-Sirraj, arrived in Rome, Italy, Wednesday and met with the Italian Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni.
EU supports Paris meeting
One of the spokespersons of the European Union (EU) told the Italian News Agency (Aki), on Wednesday, that Brussels looks forward to seeing the Libyan factions benefiting from Paris meeting and return to intensive and comprehensive dialogue with specific commitments.
Libya’s Brotherhood denounces Al-Sarraj, Haftar’s Paris meeting
The Libyan Justice and Construction Party, the political arm of the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood, has criticised the meeting between the head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj and Khalifa Haftar, the Commander of the Forces of the House of Representatives (HoR), held in Paris. The party considers any meeting …
Al-Sirraj to France 24: Libya face tough challenges before holding elections
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sirraj hailed a landmark deal struck Tuesday with rival military leader General Khalifa Haftar, but warned the divided country faces tough challenges before holding elections.
Libya peace talks – can they deliver?
French President Emmanuel Macron has brought the two main Libyan rival groups together for face-to-face talks. The meeting in Paris is seen as a step towards reconciliation.
Justice and Construction Party rejects France-sponsored meeting of Fayaz Sirraj and Khalifa Haftar
Justice and Construction Party, one of Libyan Political Agreement signatories, has rejected the outcome of Paris meeting between the head of UN-installed Presidential Council Fayaz Al-Sirraj and chief of Dignity Operation Khalifa Haftar.
Libyan rivals voice joint support for ceasefire, elections
The two main rivals in conflict-ridden Libya made a joint commitment Tuesday to calling a ceasefire and holding elections that French President Emmanuel Macron said would take place in spring 2018.