United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the G7 are calling on Marshal Khalifa Haftar to halt the advancement of troops on Libya capital Tripoli. (Image above: illustration). The UK called this meeting at short notice because we are concerned about the events over the last two/three days in Libya, specifically the military activity we've seen…
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Haftar troops control Tripoli Airport
Libyan Marshal Khalifa Haftar troops took control over Tripoli Airport, Al-Arabiya TV channel reports, quoting a relevant press-release, issued by the Commander. (Image above: illustration). Eastern Libyan forces seize the former Tripoli International Airport on the southern outskirts of the capital, according to spokesman.https://t.co/IFZy4zB72X — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) April 5, 2019 The march on…
France proposes sanctions against Tripoli militias
At the U.N. Security Council France proposes to implement sanctions on militias involved in ongoing clashes between rival factions Tripoli, which has undermined U.N. efforts to hold elections in Libya by year-end to unite the country. Press conference of French Foreign Minister Le Drian : focus on #climate and #environment & #education & #HumanRights &…
Eastern Libya to launch its coins
Authorities in eastern Libya will circulate their own coins to ease shortages of money, a central bank official said. Another sign of dichotomy in the country that has two rival governments in east and west: following ancient Cyrenaica and Tripolitania division. Reportedly the new coins, made in Russia, will join Russian-made paper currency that has…
Colonel Gaddafi’s son liberated by militants
Said al-Islam Gaddafi – the youngest son of the assassinated Colonel Gaddafi (+20.10.2011) the longstanding leader of Libya – has been realised by the supporters of his father, according to sources from Tobruk Parliament. 1- Big big news. Saif al Islam al-Gaddafi has been released from prison by rebels in western Libya. @akhbar pic.twitter.com/1KCJpuCnJ6 —…
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