Latest in Tag: libya Highlight
Latest in Tag: libya

Concerns arise as âforeign mercenariesâ mobilise to Libyan battlefieldÂ
âGNA’s need is immediate, Ankara deploys Syrian rebels without a troop authorisation from Turkey’s parliament,â says fellow

Turkey to vote on sending troops to Libya on Monday
Al-Sisi asserts Egyptâs support for Libya’s LAAF

Turkish parliament to vote on sending troops to Libya upon GNAâs request: ErdoganÂ
The Turkish president noted that his country’s goal in the Mediterranean “is not to seize the right of anyone, but rather to prevent others from seizing our right.”

Turkey wants to solve Libyaâs crisis through negotiations: Erdogan
Erdogan arrived in Tunisia on an unannounced visit on Wednesday to meet his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied, in which both presidents will discuss bilateral relations and the situation in Libya.

Shoukry discusses Turkey-GNA accord with Russian counterpart, UNâs Libya envoy
Cyprus, Egypt, Greece and France to hold a summit in January in Cairo

LAAF seizes Turkish ship crew off Libya coast
Deadline given to Misrata militias to withdraw from cities of Tripoli, Sirte ended on Sunday

Turkey-GNA accord activated: Ankara ready to send troops to Libya as tensions grow
âTurkey’s most likely objective is to help GNA-allied militias battle LNA to a stalemate, then seek a bargain with Russia as done in Syria,â says fellowÂ

We will use force against Turkish invasion in Libya: LAAF
“Sending Turkish troops to Libya will be a major escalation and would fuel the conflict between the GNA and Haftar,” says professor

Italyâs FM met with Haftar, Al-Serraj, rules out military solution
Turkey asserts it will improve its cooperation with Libya

Egypt exports EGP 1bn worth electricity to Jordan, Libya in FY2018/19
EETC is negotiating new 2,570MW renewable energy projects, says Mashaly

Egyptâs FM criticises Libyaâs GNA response to Al-Sisi statement Â
The debate arose after Al-Sisi stated that Libya’s UN-supported government is held hostage by “armed and terrorist militias”

Erdogan meets Libya’s Al Sarraj, vowing to provide all kinds of support
The closed-door meeting, which was not on Erdoganâs official agenda, came days after he announced that Turkey is ready to send troops to Libya if asked, escalating the already tense situation in the Mediterranean region.

Libya’s diplomatic mission in Egypt disowns Al-Sarraj
The mission decides to serve as representatives for Libyan House of Representatives and LAAFÂ

LAAF condemns Erdoganâs pledge to deploy troops in Libya
âWe may conclude agreements with Lebanon, Greece, or Egypt if our interests are matched,â says Turkish foreign minister

Libyan crisis en route to âconclusive peacefulâ solution: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi said that for Africa to enjoy peace and prosperity, the solution is to find radical answers to security challenges. He added that in order to achieve peace, states have to exercise sovereignty over its territories and to improve the abilities of its national institutions.

Al-Sisi, Merkel discuss Libyan crisis, bilateral relations
âThe will of the brotherly Libyan people must be realised and acted on to meet their aspirations for the return of stability to the country,â says Al-Sisi

Egyptian, Libyan parliament members agree on new road map to resolve crisis
Ninety Libyan members arrived in Cairo to attend the second meeting with Egyptian counterparts

Arab League calls for ceasefire in Libya, resuming political solution
“Resuming the political path will lead to unifying the Libyan institutions and paving the road for legislative and parliamentary elections,” Aboul Gheit asserted, demanding both the conflicted parts in Libya to participate in the political discussions, backed by the UN for de-escalating the Libyan crisis.

Libyan terrorist referred to Grand Mufti for death sentence over âAl-Wahat shootoutâ
A final verdict will be issued on 3 NovemberÂ

LNA bombs sites used to prepare Turkish drones: spokespersonÂ
Air fighters destroyed several sites in Mitiga, Misrata airports: Al-MesmariÂ

US air strike kills 17 in southern Libya
The United States said it will not allow militants to use a conflict between eastern and western-based factions around the capital Tripoli to protect themselves.

Clashes in southern Tripoli leave 18 killed, many civilians injured
âSeven LNA troops were killed and dozens were wounded in the fighting that took place on the roads leading to the airport in southern Tripoli,â said the LNA spokesperson Ahmed Al-Mismari.

US conducts air strike, killing 8 IS militants in Libya
In a statement, the US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) said that the air strike, which took place on Thursday, was coordinated with the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA).

Italy arrests 3 men including 2 Egyptians for torturing migrants in Libya
The three captors, aged between 24 and 27, include two Egyptians and one Guinean man, have been accused of torture, kidnapping, and mistreating dozens of people.

Nine killed in GNA air strikes
Libyaâs GNA launches several air raids in cities of Al-Jufra, Tarhuna

Abul Gheit calls for ceasefire in Libya
GNA accuses UAE of supporting âcoupâ against government

Fight renews in Libya, LNA kills 3 governmentâs fightersÂ
Five LNAâs personnel were wounded

Libyan Sebhaâs airport re-opens for 1st time since 2014
LNA strikes targeted GNAâs patrol in Murzuk DesertÂ

Egypt calls on UN to engage in dialogue with Libyan elected representatives
Egypt urged all Libyan parties to take a clear stance and be far away from terrorist and criminal groups, he said, condemning the recent suicide blast in Benghazi and expressing his condolences to the victims’ families.

Al-Sisi and Macron support ceasefire in Libya, dozens reportedly killed in Murzuq airstrikes
LNA forces confirm strike late, denies targeting civilians