UN Invites Libya JMC to Convene in Geneva
The UN invited Libya 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), which is made up of five high-ranking officers from the two sides of the conflict, to convene again in Geneva on February 18.
More than 1,000 Immigrants Rescued by Libyan Coast Guard This Year
The United Nations Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said that more than 1,000 illegal immigrants have been rescued by the Libyan Coast Guard so far this year.
Libya’s truce at risk; Haftar moves around
Libya’s forces renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar advance towards the key northern city of Misrata as threats mount against truce pact.
Sudan Fighting in Libya Not Proved: UN
United Nations said Monday it had no "credible evidence" of Sudan paramilitaries fighting in conflict-wracked Libya for military strongman Khalifa Haftar as alleged by some media outlets.
Conference on Libya to Hold in Germany
Germany will host next month a follow-up conference for Libya peace talks, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday.
Libya Government Seek Political Solution to Crisis
Senior officials of the UN-backed Libya government on Wednesday stressed the importance of seeking a political solution to the Libyan crisis and ending the ongoing armed conflict.
Libyan Fight Parties to Reach Ceasefire Deal in Russia
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Head of Libyan internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj and his rival, renegade Commander Khalifa Haftar, is expected to sign a ceasefire deal in Russia on Monday, a senior Libyan official said. The signing of the ceasefire deal will pave the way for the revival of the political […]
Immediate Ceasefire in Libya; UN Urges
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The head of the UN, Antonio Guterres, urged Saturday an “immediate ceasefire” in war-weary Libya where the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) fights forces affiliated with Gen. Khalifa Haftar. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants a “return to political dialogue by all parties and put an immediate ceasefire in Libya,” the […]
Libya on brink of chaos, Turkey minister says
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, whose country is preparing for troop deployment to Libya, says the prolongation of the Libyan conflict might throw the North African country into “chaos” and turn it into another Syria. “If today Libya becomes like Syria, then the turn will come for the other countries in […]
Turkey to pass bill of sending troops to Libya
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Turkish parliament will soon pass a bill to send military troops to Libya as Tripoli has offered an “invitation” for the deployment. Erdogan made the announcement during a speech addressing the members of his AK Party on Thursday, adding that he would present legislation […]