After widespread and serious militia clashes in Tripoli overnight Friday, which went on until Friday afternoon, caretaker Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba yesterday sacked his Interior Minister Khaled Mazen. Bader Aldeen Al-Tumi, the Minister for Local Government has been appointed as Acting Interior Minister.
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UNSMIL calls for an investigation into Tripoli clashes
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed its deep concern over the clashes that took place in Tripoli on Thursday, calling for an investigation into the incident and justice for the victims and their families.
Work in Sabratha suspended following gunfire attack on security checkpoint
Sabratha Municipality has suspended work in state institutions within the municipality, starting from Wednesday, July 20, until further notice.
Libya’s NOC says production resumed at several oilfields
CAIRO – Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) said on Wednesday crude production has resumed at several oilfields, after lifting force majeure on oil exports last week.
EU Operation IRINI stops ship from sending military vehicles to Libya
The European Union’s Naval Operation IRINI has stopped a ship from transporting vehicles, intended to for military use, to Libya in breach of the UN arms embargo, announced Operation IRINI on Wednesday.
HCS to vote on disputed points of Libya’s draft constitutional document next Monday
The High Council of State (HCS) said its members discussed on Wednesday, in a session chaired by Khalid Al-Mishri, the outcomes of constitutional track that was held with the House of Representatives (HoR) under the auspices of the United Nations, saying voting will be next Monday on the draft constitutional …
NOC prepares to export shipments of crude oil after lifting force majeure on ports
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to export quantities of crude oil after lifting force majeure on oil ports and fields, confirming that all arrangements have been made in order to resume production operations.
Dbeibah says ready to hold elections away from power-sharing deals
The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has said his government is ready to hold elections once the High National Elections Commission announces its readiness.
Rival Libya military leaders meet in Tripoli
Senior military figures from Libya’s rival eastern and western power bases have held an unprecedented meeting in the capital Tripoli, calling for a unified command over their troops on Tuesday.
Al-Nadhouir, Haddad and JMC members discuss finalising the path to unifying the military
The chief of staff of warlord Haftar’s forces, Abdul-Razaq Al-Nadhouri, arrived in Tripoli`s Mitiga Airport Monday morning. He was accompanied by Haftar`s representatives in the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC).