Jan 7 Sami Zaptia

Abushagur reveals Kib government spending, defends against corruption

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 7 January:Yesterday, and coinciding with the same day that the GNC announced that it has officially received the Ali Zeidan go...

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National Planning Council holds conference
Dec 31 Sami Zaptia

National Planning Council holds conference

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 31 December:The National Planning Council (NPC), the consultative body for the GNC,  held a conference in Tripoli yesterday un...

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Tripoli photo exhibition looks to city’s past beauty
Dec 14 Michel Cousins

Tripoli photo exhibition looks to city’s past beauty

By Tom Little.Tripoli, 14 December:The King’s Palace in Tripoli, officially known as the Museum of Libya, today Friday hosted the opening of an exhibi...

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Dec 12 Michel Cousins

Police station in Derj attacked

Tripoli, 12 December:The local police station in Derj, east of Ghadames, was attacked yesterday, Tuesday, by unknown assailants.A local police officia...

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The Libyan public’s role in drafting the Constitution: Part II
Nov 30 George Grant

The Libyan public’s role in drafting the Constitution: Part II

By Lorianne Updike Toler.New York City, 30 November:The current GNC debate over how the constitutional commission will be chosen—by direct election or...

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Nov 25 Sami Zaptia

Surprise guests add value to the Libya Summit

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 25 November:The Libya Summit 2012 concluded its three-day conference last Thursday (22 November) after an array of speakers in...

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Four-fifths of Libyans support electing Constitution-drafting committee: poll
Nov 24 George Grant

Four-fifths of Libyans support electing Constitution-drafting committee: poll

By George Grant.The findings come from a Facebook poll initiated by former Prime Minister-elect Mustafa Abushagur.Tripoli, 24 November:More than four-...

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Nov 2 George Grant

Separation of Powers and the General National Congress

By Lorianne Updike Toler.The National CongressNew York City, 2 November:The necessity of separating governmental power may be all too familiar for Lib...

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Zeidan presents government to Congress
Oct 30 George Grant

Zeidan presents government to Congress

Tripoli, 30 October:Prime Minister-elect Ali Zeidan has submitted his government to the General National Congress for approval.There are 32 members of...

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UPDATE - Zeidan to submit 32 minister government to Congress today or tomorrow
Oct 29 George Grant

UPDATE - Zeidan to submit 32 minister government to Congress today or tomorrow

By George Grant.Zeidan is said to have widely consulted with Congress members to win their backing for his government.Tripoli, 29 October:Despite earl...

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