The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell pointed at deterioration of security situation in Libya as the major obstacle of going for direct talks in Maghreb country. “… Heiko Maas, Luigi Di Maio, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Dominic Raab, and myself, we have not travelled to Libya as expected due to the security situation there. We…
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Libya: EU promotes Berlin process
“Confronted with the worrying recent military escalation in Libya and also in view of the Foreign Affairs Council scheduled for Friday 10th January, we met in Brussels today to reaffirm our commitment to immediately halt the fighting around Tripoli and elsewhere and to discuss how the EU can further contribute to the UN mediation and…
Borrell hosts Libya meeting
The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell and the foreign ministers of Italy, France, Germany and the UK will gather on January 7 in the afternoon in Brussels to discuss escalation of hositilites Libya, the spokesman confirmed. https://twitter.com/annavandensky/status/1214519745539653637?s=21 The EU reteintes the calls for cessation of violence, and confrontation between different groups in Libya. Libya:…
Libya rejects Turkey invasion
LIBYA CORRESPONDENT Tripoli, 6th January 2020 -The US Embassy in Libya has released a statement warning of the dangers of “toxic” foreign interference in Libya, such as the arrival of Syrian fighters supported by Turkey. The Embassy appealed to all Libyan parties to end this dangerous involvement of foreign forces, which is contributing to civilian…
Ankara sends troops to Tripoli
President Erdogan said the Turkish troops are arriving to Libya, after the Parliament in Ankara responded positively to the request of the Tripoli Government of National Accord (GNA) to support Al Sarraj administration. #BREAKING Turkey already, gradually sending troops to Libya, says Turkish president — ANADOLU AGENCY (@anadoluagency) January 5, 2020 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that…
Turkey intervention in Libya causes EU concerns
“The European Union expresses its strong concern about Turkey’s Grand National Assembly’s decision on Thursday, 2 January, to authorise military deployments in Libya. The EU reiterates its firm conviction that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis. Actions supporting those who are fighting in the conflict will only further destabilise the country and…
EU calls Libyan to cease military actions
“In the light of the ongoing escalations in Libya, especially around Tripoli, the European Union reiterates its call on all Libyan parties to cease all military actions and resume the political dialogue. There is no military solution to the crisis in Libya. The only way to settle it must be a political one, negotiated on…
Ankara seals military alliance with Tripoli
Turkey moved closer to military support for Tripoli internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) during the weekend when a bilateral deal that provides for a swift reaction force if requested by Fayez Al Sarraj administration was submitted to Turkish parliament. Turkey ready to give any military support Libya needs: Erdogan https://t.co/fwKx3EviD9 pic.twitter.com/KqJcDS06nH — Reuters…
Projections of Tripoli destiny
“Naturally, the European Union does not have a plan to evacuate Tripoli. As you can imagine. We are not part of the conflict and I have no reference that such a thing will happen. Tripoli is a city of two million inhabitants and any fight on the streets of the city would be something really…
Greece expels Libya Ambassador
Libyan ambassador is expelled from Athens following the agreement between Libya and Turkey, signed on November 27, which maps out a sea boundary between the two countries, close to Crete island. Greece to expel Libyan ambassador over Turkey-Libya maritime accordhttps://t.co/NG2F4it7dA pic.twitter.com/vOfsWnlm1U — RT (@RT_com) December 6, 2019 Mohamed Younis AB Menfi has 72 hours to…
