Libyan Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Dairi accused the outgoing congress of intentional procrastination in the dialogue meetings taking place in Skhirat, Morocco. He sees this foot-dragging as an attempt to extend those talks, aimed at reaching an agreement concerning the national reconciliation government, past Oct. 20, when the mandate of the current parliament expires.
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Libya peace talks get a boost ahead of deadline
Hopes for a deal to form a unity government in war-torn Libya by a September 20 deadline received a boost Friday after UN-brokered peace talks had run into opposition from both sides.
Libya: A silver lining or the road to darkness?
The UN-sponsored Skhirat Geneva process aimed at achieving a political settlement in Libya kicked off again last week, and could be in a decisive phase after months of stalemate.
Libya’s parliament “dismayed” by draft peace deal – recalls team
Libya’s internationally-recognized parliament recalled its delegates from peace talks in Morocco on Tuesday, just five days before a UN set deadline for signing a deal it hopes will drag the country out of the civil war.
New temporary Foreign Minister named
The government has announced that Hassan Ali Elsaghir is to temporarily take over as forign minister.
Libya's rival governments reach 'consensus'
Libya’s rival governments have reached a “consensus” on the main elements of a political agreement, a UN special envoy told reporters early Sunday.
Security Council extends UN mission in Libya, urges parties to finalize political accord
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 March 2016, while underscoring that there can be no military solution to the ongoing political crisis.
Tunisian journalists 'killed' by IS in Libya are alive: FM
Two Tunisian journalists who went missing in Libya and whose murder was claimed by the Islamic State group are alive, Tunisian Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche said on Monday. Baccouche told private radio station Jawhara FM he had “irrefutable proof” that Sofiene Chourabi and Nadhir Ktari – who have been missing …
Tunisian journalists ‘killed’ by IS in Libya are alive: FM
Two Tunisian journalists who went missing in Libya and whose murder was claimed by the Islamic State group are alive, Tunisian Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche said on Monday. Baccouche told private radio station Jawhara FM he had “irrefutable proof” that Sofiene Chourabi and Nadhir Ktari – who have been missing …
Abu Sahmain reacts to Leon's meetings with army officers
The intention of the UN envoy to Libya to meet military and security commanders without permission from state authorities has angered the GNC president.