Latest in Tag: Tripoli Highlight
Latest in Tag: Tripoli
New UN envoy to Libya meets Shoukry to discuss political developments
Kobler was appointed on 17 November, replacing Bernardino Leon
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
Egypt voices concerns on effects of delay in Libyan political agreement
Affiliated militias pose risk of derailing a political settlement
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
UN Special Envoy to Libya praises Egypt’s role in Libyan crisis
Rival Libyan factions are close to forming unity government.
‘The door remains open’ for Libyan negotiations: UN envoy Leon
Libyan peace agreement was not signed by GNC to date, still hailed as “very important step”
Libyan PM in Cairo for security talks
Ibrahim Mehleb will meet Abdullah Al-Thinni to discuss developments in the Libyan crisis
Local Libyan Islamists face ‘Islamic State’
‘Majlis Al-Shura’ declared Holy War on the militants earlier
Tobruk government rejects UN draft proposal
With the government also barring its delegates from continuing talks, negotiations might be over
Egyptian-Libyan treaty on border crossing procedures implemented
Egyptian, Libyan officials held talks in Matruh last month, and agreed to open the borders to Libyans entering Egypt
Shoukry meets with Italian, Algerian counterparts on Libyan crisis
The meetings came ahead of a tripartite meeting between the three states to discuss the Libyan crisis and other regional matters
“Islamic State” affiliates make gains in Libya
Militia took over Sirte’s airbase, looks to capture surrounding areas
172 Tunisians detained by Libyan militia
Tunisian officials claim Libya Dawn-affiliated group is holding nationals hostage to bargain
Libyans protest censorship on Press Freedom Day
Censoring of key press organs by Libya Dawn and the worsening conditions for journalists spark protests
New legal foundation looks to unite Libya’s tribes around justice, against IS
Islamism needs to be rooted out of Libya, says businessman launching “Justice First” foundation
Possibly first names for Libyan unity government this week: UN envoy
UN chief negotiator Leon pushes for a unity government; Tobruk government continues its offensive
Egyptian expats to return from Libya on first flight from Algeria
Group crossed Dabdab border gate with Libya, opened under exceptional circumstances
Shoukry seeks political resolution in Libya amid media criticism
During the counter terrorism summit in Washington, Shoukry met with his US counterpart John Kerry and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini
300 missing Egyptian fishermen return from Libya
Fishermen disappeared amid heavy militia fighting in Misrata
Arab League expresses full support for Libya’s Tobruk-based government
Libyan delegate requested Arab states to provide arms to troops to end violence
13 Egyptians kidnapped in Libya
Kidnappings follow the killing of an Egyptian family by extremist groups
Egypt closes Salloum border amid Libya security woes
Border guards detain 151 illegal migrants attempting to enter Libya
Libyan FM expresses thanks for Egyptian support
Egypt, Libya foreign ministers look to upcoming neighbours of Libya meeting
Shoukry discusses Libya developments with Emirati, Libyan counterparts
Egyptian and Libyan foreign ministers discuss cooperation
Shoukry, Karti discuss situation in Libya
Shoukry stresses importance of activation Libya’s neighbouring countries initiative to preserve Libya’s unity
Egypt renews support for Libya’s ‘legitimate institutions’
Announcement comes days after top Libyan court orders dissolution of Libya’s parliament
132 arrested attempting to illegally enter Libya
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated travel warnings to Libya due to ongoing conflicts between rival militias and has called on Egyptians residing there to exercise utmost caution and keep away from armed clashes.
Egypt calls for ‘return of the Libyan capital’
Libyan government orders military to retake Tripoli, calls for civil disobedience in capital
Libyan tribal leaders gather in Cairo for unity talks
Egyptian foreign minister meets Arab League envoy to discuss Libya’s political path