Latest in Tag: libya Highlight
Latest in Tag: libya
Military security emphasised on borders with Libya: Al-Sisi
President avows confidence in military, allows live ammunition in Air Force parade
Shoukry heads to US to participate in conference on combating IS
The foreign minister is expected to participate in several meetings to discuss unrest caused by IS in Arab countries
Families of detained Egyptians in Libya protest at Foreign Affairs Ministry
The ministry reiterated warnings against travelling to Libya
Kobler, Hafter in Cairo to discuss developments in Libya
The UN envoy to Libya briefed the new Arab League secretary-general on the current political process
Army announces rescue of 6 abducted Egyptians in Libya
The rescued Egyptians have arrived at Salloum border following their abduction by militants
6 Egyptians detained in Libya being held by municipal authorities: Foreign Ministry
The Egyptians were taken by Libyan armed forces earlier on their way back to Egypt
Haftar leaves Egypt, arrives in Russia to seek support against militias
The leader of the Libyan National Army visited Cairo for consultation, says Tobruk parliament member
Fate of 7 Egyptians in Misrata remains unknown
Families demand answers from Ministry of Foreign Affairs on relatives detained for one week
WFP to provide food vouchers for Egyptians returning from Libya
The programme aims to feed 60,000 Egyptians in five governorates with the highest number of returnees
Pro-government soldiers killed in clashes with ‘Islamic State’ in Libya
At least 34 pro-government soldiers have been killed and 100 wounded in clashes with the “Islamic State” in Libya. It was one of the bloodiest days since forces loyal to the government sought to retake Sirte from IS.
UN Security Council allows for ships off Libyan coast to be inspected for arms control
UN envoy to Libya Martin Kobler said that the country of 6 million is host to 20 million weapons or weapon parts
Shoukry, Kerry discuss efforts to revive peace process
Earlier this month, Egypt participated in a French-led conference aimed at bringing Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table
Forces allied with Libyan GNA restore Sirte port
IS members are now besieged inside a 5km area. Foreign governments estimate that there are 5,000 IS militia inside the city
Libya unity government allied forces take control of Sirte port
Troops aligned with Libya’s government have fought “Islamic State” (IS) forces to take back control of the port of Sirte. The brigades are part of an operation backed by Libya’s UN-recognized administration.
Two years of foreign policy under Al-Sisi: reaching out and new options
After the ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood regime in July 2013, Egyptâs foreign policy was focused on fighting the Brotherhood-affiliated media around the world, as well as addressing the countries that supported them.
Egypt consults with Greece, Libya over rescue operation in the Mediterranean
Approximately 340 migrants were rescued on Friday and nine bodies were found, according to Greek officials
Arab foreign ministers urge international community to not intervene in Libya
Their final statement called on Arab countries to politically and financially support the new GNA to enforce security institutions, as the only legitimate body in Libya
Dozens dead, over 1,000 rescued from water as 20 Med operations proceed
Hundreds of thousands are reportedly waiting in Africa to cross the Mediterranean
Libyaâs uncertainty: a power struggle between the GNA, Haftar, and militant groups
As the GNA, Khalifa Haftar, and militant groups tango in a power struggle for Libya, the international community considers for the first time an end to the arms embargo put in place during the fall of Muammar Gaddafi
World power considers lifting embargo on arms to Libyan GNA
We are ready to train and equip Libyan military forces per the Al-Sarraj governmentâs request, said the Italian FM
Egypt identifies 9 nationals killed in Libya
The tribes in Beni Walid will do their best to enforce the law, says Social Council of Werfalla tribes
Prosecutor general orders investigation over killing of Egyptian citizens in Libya
Thirteen Egyptians were killed and one was injured in the incident, in addition to another seven who are currently being interrogated by Libyan authorities
Foreign Ministry investigates possible killing to 16 Egyptians in Libya
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry is currently investigating the possible killings of 16 Egyptians in Libya in Beni Walid City, a ministry source told Daily News Egypt. The Egyptians were purportedly killed after a dispute erupted between them and human traffickers, according to several reports circulated on Egyptian media outlets.
Obama says no plans for Libya intervention, vows to continue fight against IS
Tobruk fails to support Government of National Accord, but majority of MPs urge GNA to swear in members regardless
Libya releases detained Egyptian fishermen
The 16 fishermen have been held in Libya for 10 months
Libya’s unity government takes hold as Tripoli authorities step down
The Islamist-backed government has taken the decision to “put the interests of the nation above anything else.” But the UN envoy to Libya said “deeds must follow words” after visiting the nation’s capital
Kerry phones Shoukry about Syria, Libya and bilateral relationsÂ
Shoukry and Kerry also tackled bilateral relations between Egypt and the US, as Kerry affirmed the USâ commitment to support stability and economic development in Egypt, according to a statement from the ministry
UN envoy to Libya agrees with Egyptian officials on supporting national unity government
Kopler and Al-Magdoub agreed to continue their consultations on the Libyan current situation
15 Egyptians workers in Libya freed after alleged kidnapping
Egyptian Foreign Ministry denies IS involvement and says they were detained for illegal immigration, while relatives confirm legal status
Shoukry and Lavrov discuss efforts to support Syriaâs peace talks
They also discussed preparations for Shoukryâs visit to Moscow this month and bilateral relations