Latest in Tag: libya Highlight
Latest in Tag: libya
Released fishermen to be transported to Salloum border
Fishermen were arrested for four months for trespassing into Libyan waters
In Libya, a safe haven for refugees
Migrants and refugees from Africa and beyond find shelter in a former major smuggling route to Italy. Karlos Zurutuza reports from Zuwara, Libya. Neither Suleyman, nor Ahmed or Rasool are HIV positive. It’s confirmed by the medical certificates hanging at the entrance of their small restaurant in downtown Zuwara. The Nabelsi brothers came from Djerba, …
131 Egyptians arrested attempting to cross into Libya
Hundreds of Egyptians were arrested in past months for attempting to illegally cross Libyan border
Al-Sisi, Mogherini affirm continuous Egyptian-EU relations
EU foreign policy chief discussed illegal immigration with Egyptian Minster of Interior
Shoukry heads to Algeria to discuss Libya
Shoukry will meet with Italian, Algerian counterparts to discuss solution, in third meeting of its kind
More than 1,000 migrants rescued off coast of Libya: Italian coast guard
Ships from several different EU countries have particpated in a rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the vessels were part of the bloc’s new anti-smuggling operation. The Italian coast guard said around 1,042 migrants were rescued from overcrowded boats on Wednesday while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. Vessels from Ireland, …
Talks to continue in Libya: UN envoy
UN envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon, says the UN may impose sanctions on individuals blocking the plan
Libya’s internationally recognised government rejects UN-backed peace deal
Leaders in Libya’s internationally-recognised parliament in Tobruk have rejected a deal for sharing power with their rivals in Tripoli. The UN-mediated deal aims at bringing peace in the north African country
28.8% poverty among children in Egypt
Child poverty represents one of highest percentages among Egypt’s whole population
Al-Sisi discusses counter terrorism with Tunisian counterpart
Béji Caïd Essebsi is the first Tunisian president to visit Egypt since the spark of the 2011 Arab Spring
UN: Shoukry speaks on Libya, meets American Jewish organisation
“No room for further procrastination” as Libya peace plan postponed for third time
Work on church honouring murdered Egyptian Copts to begin in days
So far EGP 5m of the EGP 10m in construction costs were secured
Al-Sisi, French and Italian leaders discuss Middle East issues
Egyptian president also held talks with Panama counterpart on cooperation between canals authorities
Egypt voices concerns on effects of delay in Libyan political agreement
Affiliated militias pose risk of derailing a political settlement
Egypt is only country in which Syrian refugees are not suffering: Aboulatta
Permanent ambassador to the UN says criticisms of Egypt are simply unjustified
Hegazy’s UK visit focuses on counter-terrorism measures
Visit encompassed open discussions on aspects of cooperation to tackle challenges both countries face
Libyan authorities deny Egyptians kidnapped in Sirte
Libyan media reported last week that 12 Egyptians were kidnapped by Islamist militants
Shoukry, Hammond discuss Al-Sisi’s visit to UK
British side expects the visit to enhance political and economical bilateral relations, says foreign micerpts are optional hand-crafted summaries of your content that can be usnistry
More fishermen die in Libyan border waters
Foreign ministry reported three deaths, fishermen syndicate says 26
IS in Tripoli claim car-bomb on Eni office day after Egypt gas discovery
Strike targeted a “den of apostates”, IS supporters said
Army reports apprehending 1308 vehicles loaded with illegal goods
List of successes by armed forces includes migrants and drugs seizures
15 Egyptian fishermen released from Tunisia
Fishermen were released after over a month in detention
US special envoy Jonathan Winer in Egypt for talks on Libya developments
The visit comes due to escalations by “Islamic State” affiliates in Libya
Shoukry, Al-Dairi to further discuss Libya situation
Arab League recently pledged military support upon request of Libya’s interim government
Figures for tourist arrivals inch up 4.4% YoY: CAPMAS
Libyan tourists take largest share among visiting Middle Eastern tourists, agency highlighted
IS commit massacres in Sirte: Libyan FM
Libyan foreign Mminister reiterates importance of lifting arms embargo to fight IS threat
16 fishermen allegedly detained in Libya
Foreign ministry reiterates warning against fishing inside territorial waters of neighbouring countries
Egyptian, Algerian foreign ministers meet to discuss Libya
UNSMIL announce second round of negotiations between Libyan factions
181 arrested attempting to illegally enter Libya
Figure is identical to number of reported arrests mid-July
UN Special Envoy to Libya praises Egypt’s role in Libyan crisis
Rival Libyan factions are close to forming unity government.