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Latest in Tag: libya

4th round of Libyan Joint Military Commission commences in Geneva
The talks have also set out to achieve a complete and permanent ceasefire in the war-torn country.

EU reiterates rejection of Libyan GNA-Turkey maritime demarcation agreement
The ambassadors said that, in the same manner as it undertook recently with five new sanctions listings, the EU is ready to take restrictive measures against those who undermine and obstruct work on different tracks of the Berlin process.

Egypt calls for internal solution to Libyan crisis
UNSMIL announces it will strive to ensure broad consultations, transparency, and rights-based approach during Libyan-led process

Egypt’s GIS chief meets US ambassadors to resolve Libya crisis
Abbas Kamel met with US ambassadors to Libya and Egypt to discuss latest updates on conflict in Egypt’s neighbour

Egyptian President, British PM discuss regional developments
Egyptian President called for constructive interaction among Libyan parties to hold presidential and parliamentary elections

Egypt to host high-level military meeting between warring Libya rivals
The meeting is being held under United Nations (UN) sponsorship, and is set to tackle a range of issues relating to Libya’s ongoing crisis.

President Al-Sisi receives Libya’s Haftar, Saleh in Cairo for talks
Egypt’s Al-Sisi stressed to UNGA on Tuesday that crossing Sirte, Jufra red line in Libya will result in Egyptian defensive action

Libya’s Haftar announces resumption of oil production, export
GNA Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg says joint technical committee will supervise oil revenues and ensure fair oil distribution

Egypt’s General Intelligence frees abducted Egyptians in Libya
The GIS has also repatriated the freed nationals in cooperation with the Libyan security authorities, according to the state-run Middle East News Agency.

Libya’s eastern-based government resigns amid protests
Protests underscore urgent need to lift oil blockade, return to full and inclusive political process, says UNSMIL

Armenia values Egypt’s role in bringing peace to Libya: Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan
Turkey threatens Armenia’s security by transferring mercenaries to Azerbaijan, says Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan during Egypt visit

Libyan factions praise constructive peace talks in Morocco
All hope to achieve tangible results to pave way for comprehensive political settlement in Libya, says joint statement

Egypt, Morocco Foreign Ministers discuss Libya updates
Talks continue between Libyan rivals in Morocco for third day hoping for agreement

Egypt, Malta Foreign Ministers discuss Libya, Palestine issues
Cairo Declaration is important step to complete Libya’s political path started in Berlin, says Sameh Shoukry

Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s rejection to foreign inferences in Libya to EU’s Borrell
Both discuss GERD issue, Eastern Mediterranean tensions among other issues

Egypt, EU discuss political solution in Libya
Egypt-announced red line in Sirte and Jufra contributes to maintaining ceasefire in Libya, says Borrell

Italy’s Di Maio visits Libya to meet heads of warring parties
EU Foreign Affairs Minister also visits Tripoli, emphasises Libya remains top priority for Europe

Three EU countries agree to sanction UN arms embargo violators in Libya
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says EU will not accept destabilisation in Eastern Mediterranean region

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, UN representative discuss Libya political settlement
Arab League seeks comprehensive settlement of Libyan crisis through resumption of negotiations to reach permanent ceasefire, says Aboul-Gheit

Libya protests gain momentum as ceasefire commences
Angry at extended water and power cuts as well as long lines at petrol stations, the mostly youthful protestors marched in the streets of the city centre, chanting slogans including “No to corruption!”

Egypt, France Foreign Ministers discuss Libya ceasefire
Shoukry, Le Drian explore range of regional topics including two-state solution in Palestine

Light at end of tunnel: Libya rivals agree ceasefire after prolonged conflict
Before truce, LAAF rejects transforming Sirte to ‘demilitarised’ zone

Establishing demilitarised zone in Sirte to divide Libya, support Turkish goals: Libyan MP
However, sources told Al Arabiya that the officials will discuss “military situation east of Misrata, and developing a plan for an attack on Sirte and Jufra.” They added that the talks will also focus “on developing the military airbase at Al-Watiya and provide it with advanced military equipment.”

Libya Parliament Speaker, US Ambassador discuss Cairo Declaration-based solutions
Libyan Parliament reached agreement to continue cease-fire, reopen talks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister strongly rejects foreign intervention in Libya
Shoukry and his Spanish counterpart discuss Libyan crisis over phone on Wednesday

LAAF urges international monitoring of Libyan ports to stop Turkish weapon inflow
East-based forces are ready to liberate Libyan territories from Turkish aggression, militias, says Haftar

Egypt’s FM discusses Libya crisis with UN chief
Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s keenness to coordinate with United Nations Support Mission in Libya to push for a political solution based on Cairo Declaration

Egypt faces protracted security challenges along western borders with Libya
Libya’s deteriorating security means terrorism is being reproduced in Egypt, but at higher severity, says Egyptian security expert

Opinion| The “Red Line” of Sirte and Jufra, and the Ottoman thief’s quest for black gold
On one side, we have the illegitimate Government of National Accord (GNA) that was appointed through a UN-led initiative in 2015, hoping to unite Libya and reform the constitution in a 24-month period, but at which it failed miserably, losing its legitimacy

Egypt Chief of Staff inspects combat readiness in western region
Libya’s LAAF struck three tanks belonging to GNA while attempting advance on Sirte