Egypt has reportedly offered to train pro-government forces battling rival armed groups in Libya.
Egypt Offers Military Training to Libya pro-Government Forces
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Politicians, militias and clerics denounce ‘constructive’ talks in Libya
UN mission head calls talks between House of Representatives members “constructive”, but opponents question their legitimacy
Politicians, militias and clerics denounce 'constructive' talks in Libya
UN mission head calls talks between House of Representatives members “constructive”, but opponents question their legitimacy
Egyptian truck drivers held hostage by Libyan militants
The militants are allegedly holding the trucks and drivers captive to pressure Egypt into releasing Libyans held in Egypt
Libyan Dialogue Convenes In Ghadames; Agreement on Confidence-Building Measures, More Meetings
Ghadames, 29 September 2014 – At the invitation of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), a group of parliamentarians from the Libyan House of Representatives met today in Ghadames for preliminary discussions on ways of overcoming the deficit of trust and confidence within parliamentary ranks, and resolving the …
Algeria plans fence on Libyan border while hoping to mediate between Libyan protagonists
Algeria is looking to the possibility of erecting an electronic fence along Libya border because of concerns about the movement of terrorists and arms from Libya.
Egypt's Libya strategy running into snags, says official
Egypt has formulated an approach to the complex crisis unfolding in its westerly neighbour, but must rally local and international support for its ideas, says Egypt’s foreign ministry point man on Libya
At UN Assembly, senior Libyan official calls for sanctions against political spoilers
27 September 2014 – The international community must either be willing to impose sanctions against those who hinder Libya’s political and security process, or say clearly that Libyans alone have to face terrorism, a senior official of that country told the annual debate of the United Nations General Assembly in …
Ban calls on Libyan parties to forge consensus, safeguard democratic transition
25 September 2014 – Warning that Libya is in “deep crisis,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all parties in the country to peacefully resolve the ongoing conflict, and safeguard the democratic transition under way since 2011.
UN wants corridors to be set up to allow delivery of vital aid to Libyans in need
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Libya, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, has said that the security conditions and the lack of access to some affected areas are a major challenge for national and international humanitarian organisations, and are stopping vital aid being delivered to some of those who need it.