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Latest in Tag: libya
Libyan Constitutional Committee agrees to hold constitutional referendum
Participants also agree to resume discussions in Egyptian Red Sea town of Hurghada on 9-11 February
Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period
Libya talks progress towards new temporary government: UN
A political dialogue, arranged by the United Nations (UN) and involving Libya’s clashing factions, has made progress towards a transitional government to oversee the run-up to December’s elections, the organisation said on Saturday. Participants in the Geneva talks have agreed on a mechanism for choosing the new government, whose formation has been the subject of …
Libya Parliament Speaker in Paris to discuss bilateral cooperation
Talks to resolve crisis in Libya have seen progress toward possible resolution
Libya’s GNA Interior Minister launches security campaign in Tripoli
GNA Ministry of Defence has reportedly denied any coordination with the Ministry of Interior, as well as any knowledge of the campaign, Nova wrote.
Libya Parliament denies sending envoy to Turkey ‘to take orders’
Delegation of Libyan MPs allegedly meets Turkish officials in Ankara over armed factions in Libyan capital, according to media reports
UN eyes bringing in monitors to support fragile Libya ceasefire
The United Nations (UN) is looking to bring in monitors to oversee Libya’s fragile ceasefire that was agreed between rival parties in October, and which has been widely flouted over recent weeks. In a letter to Security Council members, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the “setting up of a monitoring group that would include …
Egyptian, Libyan foreign ministers discuss mutual cooperation
For first time in six years, an Egyptian delegation headed by Undersecretary of the General Intelligence Service Ayman Badie visited Libyan capital Tripoli
Egyptian delegation inspects ‘temporarily closed’ embassy in Tripoli, discusses 5+5 Committee activation
An Egyptian delegation, on Sunday, visited the Libyan capital of Tripoli to discuss the activation of the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission talks.
‘We reject any international arrangements, appreciate Egyptian efforts towards unity, sovereignty’: Libyan Delegation
At the conclusion of its visit to Cairo, the southern Libyan delegation has praised Egypt’s tireless efforts to support and encourage unity in Libya, and restore its sovereignty, security, and stability.
Russia calls for intensified international efforts towards Libya peace settlement
Turkey’s parliament authorises 18-month extension of its troop deployment in Libya
Delegation from southern Libya visits Cairo to discuss UN-led political talks
Visit aims to discuss efforts to support stability in Libya, combat foreign interference that aim to undermine unity and integrity of Libyan territories
Update: Egypt’s Intelligence Chief meets Haftar, Aguila Saleh in Libya’s Benghazi
Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service stressed Egyptian support to 5+5 joint military commission talks’ outcomes,
UN-led peace efforts
UN Security Council calls for mercenaries exit from Libya
In early December, the acting UN Envoy to Libya said about 20,000 foreign, mercenary forces were still in Libya
Libya’s GNA threatens to withdraw from UN-facilitated ceasefire if LAAF attacks
LAAF has ordered all units to “be on a high degree of caution, and avoid to be drawn into provocations that could lead to a military escalation”
Militants attack Libya’s state-run oil company in Tripoli
Government forces defeat attackers, no casualties reported
Libya’s 5+5 joint military commission launches 6th round of talks in Sirte
The talks, which will take place from 10-13 November, aim to “advance the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Geneva on 23 October, and to build on the progress achieved last week in Ghadames,” the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said.
Libyan Joint Military Commission commences 5th round in Libya
Participants will initiate discussions on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, among other topics, says UNSMIL
4th round of Libyan Joint Military Commission commences in Geneva
The talks have also set out to achieve a complete and permanent ceasefire in the war-torn country.
EU reiterates rejection of Libyan GNA-Turkey maritime demarcation agreement
The ambassadors said that, in the same manner as it undertook recently with five new sanctions listings, the EU is ready to take restrictive measures against those who undermine and obstruct work on different tracks of the Berlin process.
Egypt calls for internal solution to Libyan crisis
UNSMIL announces it will strive to ensure broad consultations, transparency, and rights-based approach during Libyan-led process
Egypt’s GIS chief meets US ambassadors to resolve Libya crisis
Abbas Kamel met with US ambassadors to Libya and Egypt to discuss latest updates on conflict in Egypt’s neighbour
Egyptian President, British PM discuss regional developments
Egyptian President called for constructive interaction among Libyan parties to hold presidential and parliamentary elections
Egypt to host high-level military meeting between warring Libya rivals
The meeting is being held under United Nations (UN) sponsorship, and is set to tackle a range of issues relating to Libya’s ongoing crisis.
President Al-Sisi receives Libya’s Haftar, Saleh in Cairo for talks
Egypt’s Al-Sisi stressed to UNGA on Tuesday that crossing Sirte, Jufra red line in Libya will result in Egyptian defensive action
Libya’s Haftar announces resumption of oil production, export
GNA Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg says joint technical committee will supervise oil revenues and ensure fair oil distribution
Egypt’s General Intelligence frees abducted Egyptians in Libya
The GIS has also repatriated the freed nationals in cooperation with the Libyan security authorities, according to the state-run Middle East News Agency.
Libya’s eastern-based government resigns amid protests
Protests underscore urgent need to lift oil blockade, return to full and inclusive political process, says UNSMIL
Armenia values Egypt’s role in bringing peace to Libya: Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan
Turkey threatens Armenia’s security by transferring mercenaries to Azerbaijan, says Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan during Egypt visit
Libyan factions praise constructive peace talks in Morocco
All hope to achieve tangible results to pave way for comprehensive political settlement in Libya, says joint statement