Jan 1 Sami Zaptia

GNC discusses law to return appropriated property to its original owners

Tripoli, 1 January 2014: Official Spokesperson Omar Hmaidan explained during a press conference yesterday that the GNC is on the verge of discussing...

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Oct 29 Nigel Ash

Congress to resume meetings after reaching a deal

By Ahmed Elumami,Tripoli, 29 October 2013:A deal has been reached over the GNC’s disputed agenda,  that will see boycotting congressmen return to the...

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Jul 15 Nihal Zaroug

Final vote on the Constitutional Drafting Committee election law slated for tomorrow

By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 15 July 2013:Tomorrow should see the final vote on the election law for the Constitutional Drafting Committee.A call on the G...

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Apr 4 Sami Zaptia

The GNC reviews its quorum ?

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 4 April 2013:As the GNC feels the increased pressure on it from the general public to move forward on a series of fundamental...

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GNC Finance Committee preparing to sign off on LD 1,000 grant to families
Nov 29 George Grant

GNC Finance Committee preparing to sign off on LD 1,000 grant to families

By George Grant.Tripoli, 29 November:The GNC’s Budget, Planning and Finance Committee is preparing to activate the decision to grant every Libyan fami...

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Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee
Nov 22 Nihal Zaroug

Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee

By Nihal Zaroug.The GNC is still discussing the selection criteria of the constitution-drafting committee.    (Photo: Ema)Tripoli, 22 November:During...

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Khamis Qaddafi reported captured in Bani Walid, dies on way to Misrata
Oct 20 Michel Cousins

Khamis Qaddafi reported captured in Bani Walid, dies on way to Misrata

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 20 October:Khamis Qaddafi was discovered and arrested in Bani Walid today but died while being taken to Misrata.  News of h...

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Sep 27 George Grant

Congress considering State of Emergency law for Libya

Tripoli, 27 September:A new State of Emergency law is being considered for implementation by the National Congress, it was announced yesterday.The exa...

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Congress threatens to sack Abushagur if no government formed by 7 October
Sep 26 George Grant

Congress threatens to sack Abushagur if no government formed by 7 October

The prime minister-elect is believed to be struggling to reach agreement with the numerous political factions vying for influence in any new governmen...

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Congress hastily reverses earlier decision on members' pay
Sep 3 Sami Zaptia

Congress hastily reverses earlier decision on members' pay

By Sami ZaptiaTripoli, 3 September:Libya’s newly elected General National Congress (GNC) reversed its decision within 72 hours regarding the level of...

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