The Libyan Navy and Coast Guard have warned NGOs not to enter the country’s territorial waters or operate close to the Libyan coastguards.
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Al-Sarraj: Libya’s crisis cannot be solved by power sharing, exclusion, or militarisation
Chairperson of the Presidential Council of the Libyan Government of National Accord Fayez Al-Sarraj said on Sunday that resolving the crisis in his country does not come with power sharing or the exclusion of one party, as some claim.
Read More »African Union to host Libya ‘reconciliation’ conference
The African Union will host in July a conference, a “reconciliation” opportunity aimed at uniting Libya’s political rivals in July, AU commission chief Moussa Faki said on late Saturday.
Read More »EU’s foreign policy chief demands closure of migrant shelters in Libya
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini demanded the closure of migrant shelters in Libya, on claims that their conditions of detention were unacceptable.
Read More »EU ambassadors visit Benghazi and issue strong statement for Salame’s elections and National Conference efforts
In a joint statement issued yesterday by European Union Ambassadors following their visit to Benghazi, the ambassadors called for an end to the transitional stage through the holding of elections, supported UNSMIL head Ghassan Salame’s efforts including his National Conference to be held in April in Ghadames.
Read More »Amnesty lambasts EU downscaling of Mediterranean migration mission
Amnesty International criticised the European Union on Wednesday for a “shameful” abdication of its humanitarian responsibilities after the bloc agreed to withdraw ships patrolling the Mediterranean for migrants attempting the perilous voyage, says Reuters.
Read More »Libyan navy plays down suspension of EU’s Operation Sophia
The spokesman for the Libyan Navy, Ayoub Qassim said that the European statements regarding the suspension of Operation Sophia are not of the Libyan state’s concern in any means.
Read More »EU reaffirms support for Libya’s stability
The delegation of the European Union to Libya has reaffirmed its support for stability, democratic transition and prosperity in the country.
Read More »France Gifts Boats to Abusive Libyan Coast Guard
People shackled, beaten, burned, crushed, hung upside down, threatened, and detained in horrendous conditions: the images broadcast recently by Channel 4 News apparently showing the torture and inhumane conditions suffered by some migrants in Libya are unbearable to watch.
Read More »Sarraj Slams ‘Negative’ Foreign Meddling in Libya as LNA Sends Reinforcements West
Head of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj condemned on Tuesday “negative” foreign meddling in the country.
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