Feb 6 Sami Zaptia

New LPDF-elected GNU welcomed locally by key stakeholders: report and analysis

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: UNSMIL).London, 6 February 2021: The new Government of National Unity (GNU) ‘‘elected’’ yesterday by the Libyan Political Dialo...

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Ageela Saleh’s virtual hustings: War on Tripoli was a mistake, time to turn over the page
Feb 2 Sami Zaptia

Ageela Saleh’s virtual hustings: War on Tripoli was a mistake, time to turn over the page

By Sami Zaptia.London, 2 February 2021: At yesterday’s virtual hustings by the 24 candidates for Libya’s three Presidency Council positions, Ageela Sa...

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Feb 2 Sami Zaptia

IRINI ready to monitor Libya ceasefire?

By Sami Zaptia.Operation IRINI is offering to monitor Libya's ceasefire (Photo: IRINI).London, 2 February 2021: The commander of the European Operatio...

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Feb 1 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s spokesperson Mesmari denies presence of Wagner forces around Sirte

By Sami Zaptia.LNA official spokesperson Ahmed Mesmari (Photo: Archives from LANA)London, 1 February 2021: Ahmed Mesmari, the official spokesperson fo...

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Jan 29 Sami Zaptia

Faregh field resumes production

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 29 January 2021: Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday the resumption of production at t...

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Tripoli Interior Ministry send force to impose law and order in Tarhuna following disorder believed to be sparked by Kaniat mass graves body identifications
Jan 25 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli Interior Ministry send force to impose law and order in Tarhuna following disorder believed to be sparked by Kaniat mass graves body identifications

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 January 2021: The Tripoli based Interior Ministry sent a strong force on Sunday into Tarhuna to reimpose security after diso...

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PFG blockade oil exports: labour dispute or political obstruction?
Jan 25 Sami Zaptia

PFG blockade oil exports: labour dispute or political obstruction?

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 January 2021: The Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG), the state recognized security force tasked with protecting Libya’s oil...

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Funeral prayers for 14 victims of Tarhuna’s mass graves held in Tripoli Friday
Jan 24 Sami Zaptia

Funeral prayers for 14 victims of Tarhuna’s mass graves held in Tripoli Friday

By Sami Zaptia.London, 24 January 2021:A funeral prayer ceremony was held Friday in Martyrs Square in Tripoli for 14 male and female victims of allege...

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Jan 24 Sami Zaptia

As deadline for Libya ceasefire withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries passes, UNSMIL promises continued support

By Sami Zaptia.LPDF / UNSMIL logo.London, 24 January 2021: As the 90-day deadline for the withdrawal of all foreign troops and mercenaries from all Li...

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Budget reunification meeting agrees to form committee to approve 2021 budget
Jan 13 Sami Zaptia

Budget reunification meeting agrees to form committee to approve 2021 budget

By Sami Zaptia.London, 13 January 2021: The budget reunification meeting held in Brega yesterday between the two Libyan governments ended with the for...

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