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…
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Haftar march on Tripoli continues
“I leave Libya with a heavy heart and deeply concerned. I still hope it is possible to avoid a bloody confrontation in and around Tripoli. The UN is committed to facilitating a political solution and, whatever happens, the UN is committed to supporting the Libyan people” wrote the Antonio Guterres in his Twitter micro blog….
Kremlin calls for talks amid Libya crisis
“We are watching the developments in Libya very closely,” Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, while explaining Russian’s stance on volatile situation in Libya. Kremlin keeping a close eye on Libya situation and stands for peaceful settlementhttps://t.co/oaNmAktuAg pic.twitter.com/GzbeASmnxX — TASS (@tassagency_en) April 5, 2019 “Commenting on the advancement of Marshal Khalifa Haftar to Tripoli, the Kremlin…
EU confronted with escalation in Libya
The UN Security Council has called for an emergency meeting on to discuss the escalation in Libya‘s years-long power struggle, as a number of foreign powers urged restraint. “It is difficult to see Haftar rolling into a place like #Tripoli unless he has cut deals already.” – @el_khawaga via. @Telegraphhttps://t.co/tCwitox5RA — Chatham House (@ChathamHouse) April…
Tripoli: Foreign ministry attacked
The suicide bombers attacked the building Foreign ministry in Tripoli (Libya) on December 25, leaving three dead and nine wounded according to Health ministry sources. UPDATE: Three people were killed following an attack on #Libya's foreign ministry in #Tripoli according to Libyan security officialshttps://t.co/lyTCRIzNFB pic.twitter.com/cY3YNYRjZK — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) December 25, 2018 The assailants…
EEAS vacancy for Libya
EEAS Vacancy Notice : FG III Administrative assistant – Libya – location Tunis PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Libya – location Tunis Deadline : 14/12/2018 18:00 Brussels time (Image above: Tripoli, Libya) CONTACT POINT: Contractagents-delegations@eeas.europa.eu ALLOWANCE for LIVING CONDITIONS (ICV): 15% (Tunis) INSTITUTION: EEAS PROFILE OF THE POST: Administrative assistant FUNCTION GROUP: FG III POST NUMBER: 287798 Link to…
Libya remains in political deadlock
The UN envoy for Libya Ghassan Salame expressed hope for another attempt to hold an election by June 2019 after he abandoned scheduled one for December this year, but he added that Libyans should first use a national conference early 2019 to decide on the poll’s format. Ambassador expressed himself at margins of the conference taking…
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 &…
Escape of hundreds Tripoli prisoners
Hundreds of prisoners escaped from Tripoli jail using the “window of opportunity” opened due to destabilization caused by ongoing fighting between rival armed groups in the Libyan capital. An official said as the United Nations called for the warring parties to meet on September 4. 400 Inmates Escape From Prison In Libya's Tripoli As Clashes Between…
Tripoli in whirlwind of violence
The United States, France, Italy and Britain condemned what they described an escalation of violence in and around the Libyan capital Tripoli, warning that armed groups which undermined Libyan stability would be made accountable. The confrontation resulted in closure of Tripoli airport after some rockets were fired in its direction, a spokesman for the state airline…
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