The European Union will launch a new Mediterranean naval and air mission in April to stop more arms reach warring factions in Libya, EU diplomats said on Thursday, with Greece agreeing to take in any migrants rescued at sea.
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Libya closes land and air ports, takes measures to prevent coronavirus
The Libyan Government of National Accord announced Saturday the closure of all the country’s land and air ports for three weeks as a preventive measure against the coronavirus.
Tunisia imposes compulsory 14-day Corona Virus isolation period on all arrivals – will hit Libyans hard
Tunisia today imposed a 14-day self-isolation policy on travellers arriving from all countries – without exception.
The European Union’s arms embargo plan will fail, Libyan Foreign Ministry says
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced that the proposed plan of action by the European Union banning the flow of arms to Libya will not succeed in its current form, particularly at the land and air borders in the eastern region.
Turkish-Libyan alliance in eastern Mediterranean: A game changer?
On November 27 during a meeting between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey and the internationally recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) signed a memorandum of understanding on the ‘delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas’ in the Mediterranean Sea, along with a memorandum of understanding on security …
Erdogan says Turkey, Libya could do joint eastern Mediterranean exploration
Turkey and Libya could hold joint exploration activities in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday after the two governments signed a maritime deal.
Libya hails deal with Turkey on maritime boundaries
A memorandum on maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is important to secure Libya’s natural resources, the country’s High Council of State said Tuesday.
Greece to ask for NATO support over Turkish-Libyan military agreement
Greece will seek support from NATO at an alliance summit in London this week following a military deal signed by Turkey and Libya’s UN-recognised government, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday.
Turkey signs maritime boundaries deal with Libya amid exploration row
Libya’s internationally recognised government and Turkey have signed an agreement on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea that could complicate Ankara’s disputes over energy exploration with other countries, Reuters reports.
Libya, Tunisia reach agreement on developing crossing procedure at Ras Ijder border
The Presidential Council’s head, Fayez Al-Sarraj confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Tunisian authorities to develop the procedures running the Ras Ijdir crossing-border and to solve all problems that hinder the passenger’s movement.