February 2023

Libyan HoR says UN envoy's briefing at Security Council contains inaccuracies

February 28, 2023 - 18:44
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Written By: AbdulkaderAssad

The Presidency of the House of Representatives (HoR) denounced Monday what was said in the briefing of the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, at the UN Security Council, especially regarding the failure of the HoR and the Highly Council of State (HCS) to agree on a constitutional basis, saying such a statement contained inaccuracies.

Al-Sunni urges Security Council to give Libya access to its frozen assets

February 28, 2023 - 15:45
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Written By: SafaAlharathy

Libya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni, has urged the Security Council to review the international sanctions imposed on Libya.

Such a step will allow the Libyan authorities to manage its frozen assets and prevent their erosion and loss, Al-Sunni told the Security Council during a session on Libya on Monday.

He urged support for "the national will" and to respond to the call of millions of Libyans seeking to reach a state of stability and safety.

Criticism of Libyan officials' visit to occupied Palestine

February 28, 2023 - 15:41
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Written By: SafaAlharathy

Criticism is growing among the Libyan society against Labour Minister Ali Al-Abed over his visit to Palestine, with some official bodies joining the fray.

On Sunday, the High Council of State (HCS) condemned the visit of Al-Abed, to the occupied West Bank, in which he met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Fresh clashes in Zawiya kills two people injures another

February 28, 2023 - 15:27
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Written By: SafaAlharathy

Two people were killed and another injured when two armed factions exchanged fire in the Mutrad area, west of Al-Zawiya, on Monday.

A spokesman for the Ambulance and Emergency Service, Osama Ali, said these figures are an initial outcome subject to change.

The wounded victim was hit by a stray bullet while passing near the clash zone, Ali explained.

Ministry of Economy discusses economic cooperation with African Development Bank

February 27, 2023 - 23:04
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Written By: LibyaMohammed

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohammed Al-Hawij, has discussed with the Director of the Regional Office of the African Development Bank, Mohammed Al-Azizi, cooperation to define priorities, plans and projects that will be included in the work of the African Bank during the period from 2023 to 2024.

Both sides also discussed projects and programs that contribute to economic and social development, as well as supporting the process of economic integration among member states.

UN envoy proposes new initiative for holding Libya elections in 2023

February 27, 2023 - 20:51
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Written By: AbdulkaderAssad

The UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily said in his briefing on Monday at the Security Council that he decided to launch an initiative aimed at enabling the organization and holding of presidential and legislative elections in 2023, saying he was planning to establish a High-level Steering Panel for Libya to that end.

Libyan Airlines company unified under one management after 8 years of division

February 27, 2023 - 20:26
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Written By: AbdulkaderAssad

The Libyan Airlines company announced the unification of the management in the east and west of Libya, after its board of directors took over the company’s headquarters in the city of Benghazi, in the presence of the chairman of the board of directors of the Libyan African Aviation Holding Company.

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