Apr 9 Sami Zaptia

EU calls for end to the unacceptable bombing of medical facilities after Tripoli hospital hit three days in a row

By Sami Zaptia.London, 9 April 2020:The EU call yesterday for an ‘‘end’’ to the ‘‘unacceptable’’ bombing of medical facilities after a Tripoli hospita...

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Apr 5 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s needless conflict shattered hopes of many Libyans for peaceful political transition: UNSMIL

By Sami Zaptia. London, 5 April 2020:One year on from the start of Libya’s destructive war, UNSMIL renewed yesterday its call for an immediate cessati...

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Libya continues nationwide anti Coronavirus measures as its first case remains stable – in the shadow of war and an oil stoppage
Mar 26 Sami Zaptia

Libya continues nationwide anti Coronavirus measures as its first case remains stable – in the shadow of war and an oil stoppage

By Sami Zaptia. London, 26 March 2020:Visible efforts, making good optics, continue across Libya in an effort to mitigate against the spread of the Co...

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The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2014: Community Dynamics and Economic Interests: a Chatham House study
Mar 18 Sami Zaptia

The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2014: Community Dynamics and Economic Interests: a Chatham House study

By Sami Zaptia. London, 18 March 2020:A research paper published yesterday by @Chatham House entitled ‘‘The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2...

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Bashagha looking for greater UK role for stability and development and a free future for all Libyans
Mar 12 Sami Zaptia

Bashagha looking for greater UK role for stability and development and a free future for all Libyans

By Sami Zaptia. London, 12 March 2020:Fathi Bashagha, Interior Minister for Libya’s internationally recognized Tripoli government said he was looking...

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Mar 9 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s 2020 oil revenues down to LD 380 million: CBL

By Sami Zaptia. (Logo: Tripoli CBL).London, 9 March 2020:The Tripoli based Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced in its latest statistical bulletin to...

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Feb 28 Sami Zaptia

As projectiles rained in on Tripoli today, Salame attempts to keep the boycotted Geneva political dialogue on Libya going

By Sami Zaptia. London, 28 February 2020: As projectiles rained in on Tripoli overnight and in a 6-hour spell from 7 am to 1 pm today, UNSMIL head Gha...

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Feb 28 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns continuing truce violations as its beleaguered Libya political track negotiations in Geneva go ahead - despite boycotts

By Sami Zaptia. London, 28 February 2020: The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemned the continuing Tripoli truce violations yesterda...

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U.S. Ambassador Norland pays first visit to Libya - meets Haftar first
Feb 18 Sami Zaptia

U.S. Ambassador Norland pays first visit to Libya - meets Haftar first

By Sami Zaptia. London, 18 February 2020: The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli (temporarily in Tunis) reported that U.S. Ambassador Norland paid his first ever...

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Feb 15 Sami Zaptia

Banned cluster munitions used in Tripoli should be stopped, secured and stock destroyed: HRW

By Sami Zaptia. London, 15 February 2020: Banned cluster munitions have been used in Tripoli and this use should be stopped and stocks should be secur...

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