Seven things to do by December 24: A human rights roadmap to Libya’s elections
Jun 8 Sami Zaptia

Seven things to do by December 24: A human rights roadmap to Libya’s elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 8 June 2021:With Libyan national elections, scheduled for 24 December 2021, approaching fast, NGO Lawyers for Justice in Libya...

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National reconciliation workshops launched by Presidency Council
Jun 4 Sami Zaptia

National reconciliation workshops launched by Presidency Council

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 June 2021:Libya’s Presidency Council launched a series of workshops on national reconciliation last Monday.Representing the U...

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Algeria to accelerate reopening of its borders with Libya
May 11 Sami Zaptia

Algeria to accelerate reopening of its borders with Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 May 2021:  Algeria has agreed to accelerate the reopening of its land borders with Libya.The news was revealed today by memb...

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May 7 Sami Zaptia

New head of intelligence appointed

By Sami Zaptia. London, 7 May 2021:  The Presidency Council announced the appointment (Decree 17/2021) yesterday of a new head of Libyan Intelligence....

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May 7 Sami Zaptia

US supports Libya military unification, national reconciliation, Mangoush's withdrawal of foreign forces call and 24 December elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 May 2021:  The U.S. continued its supports for the unification of Libya’s military institutions, for national reconciliation,...

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Apr 17 Sami Zaptia

UN Security Council passes two Libya resolutions: reiterates need for constitutionally based 24 December elections, 23 October ceasefire and withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries

By Sami Zaptia.The UNSC passed two resolutions on Libya yesterday focused on the planned 24 December elections  (Photo: Archives from UNSMIL).London,...

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Mar 16 Sami Zaptia

The 5+5 Joint Military Commission calls for immediate removal of foreign fighters and mercenaries

By Sami Zaptia.London, 16 March 2021:In its final statement today after its two-day meeting at its permanent headquarters in Sirte, the 5 + 5 Joint Mi...

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Presidency head Menfi stresses government’s tasks in solving bottlenecks, preparing for elections and starting reconciliation
Mar 15 Sami Zaptia

Presidency head Menfi stresses government’s tasks in solving bottlenecks, preparing for elections and starting reconciliation

By Sami Zaptia.London, 15 March 2021:During his speech at the swearing-in ceremony for the Government of National Unity (GNU) before parliament in Tob...

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Mar 15 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s new Government of National Unity takes oath of office before parliament in Tobruk

By Sami Zaptia.(GNU).London, 15 March 2021:Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba and all the members of his Government of National Unity took the legal...

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Mar 11 Sami Zaptia

Updated: Names of Libya’s newly endorsed Government of National Unity

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: GNU).London, 11 March 2021:(This list has been updated on 18 March due to differences in lists initially published)Yesterday at...

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