The United Nation’s envoy for Libya Martin Kobler has congratulated the Libyan people for reclaiming control of the city of Sirte from Daesh but reminded them to remain “vigilant” in the face of terrorism.
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Haftar visits Algeria in his gasp for support for military rule in Libya
Eastern commander of Operation Dignity forces loyal to Tobruk-based House of Representatives, Khalifa Haftar, was received on Sunday in Algiers by the minister of Maghreb and African Affairs, Abdelkader Messahel, who recalled his country’s position in favor of a political solution in Libya, APS agency reports.
Fears grow in Tripoli despite Misrata/Zintan rejection of military action
There is growing public concern in Tripoli that statements from Misrata and Zinatan military councils rejecting military action in Tripoli could in fact result in fighting in the city.
Omar Al-Aswad: Presidential Council’s orders invalid, its ministers imposters
The boycotting member of the UN-proposed government’s Presidential Council (PC), Omar Al-Aswad, said all of the resolutions made by the PC’s Head and members are null as they go against the political agreement because they were made before the PC gets the vote of confidence by the Tobruk-based House of …
Sarraj calls on Libyan parties to start talks
The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj said his hand is extended for all parties to sit at the dialogue table and lead the battle to rebuild Libya and resume oil exportation.
One Year After Skhirat
Today is the first anniversary of the signing of the Libya Political Agreement (LPA) in Skhirat, Morocco. I well recall the euphoria, expectation and excitement of the moment. There was a sense that the divisions and polarisation that had plagued Libya since the revolution were over. Now was the time …
Saleh: New political road map to be proposed in days
The head of the House of Representatives (HoR), Ageela Saleh, revealed his intention to announce a new political road map, as a replacement for the Presidential Council (PC) of the Government of National Accord (GNA) emanating from Shkirat Agreement whose mandate had ended on Saturday after one year.
Libya declares Sirte officially liberated from IS
Libya’s prime minister-designate Fayez al-Sarraj on Saturday officially announced the end of military operations in Sirte, after the city was liberated from Islamic State militants.
Migration, terrorism and Libya’s divisions top agenda in Malta talks
Finding a way to solve Libya’s divisions as well as terrorism and migration were at the top of the agenda in talks today in Malta between Presidency Council head Faiez Serraj and Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat.
Algerian al-Qaeda boss seriously injured but alive
He has been reported killed on many occasions, only to resurface battered but alive to fight another day. Now evidence from a nurse suggests the latest US reports of the “likely” demise of Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the Algerian boss of an al-Qaeda affiliate, are wide of the mark.