Jul 4 Sami Zaptia

Several LPDF members trying to insert "poison pills" to ensure elections will not happen: US Special Envoy

By Sami Zaptia.London, 4 July 2021:After the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) meeting in Switzerland from 28 June to 2 July failed to reach a co...

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Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

U.S. urges LPDF to reach consensus on constitutional basis for elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 July 2021:U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland urged Libyans to reach consensus on agreeing on the cons...

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Jun 9 Sami Zaptia

Special Envoy Norland highlights some of the ‘‘Berlin 2’’ Libya meeting agenda

By Sami Zaptia.London, 9 June 2021:U.S. Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, spoke with Deputy Libyan Prime Minister Ramadan Abujnah ye...

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May 27 Sami Zaptia

U.S. urges LPDF to agree constitutional basis for 24 December elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 27 May 2021:The U.S. urged yesterday the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to agree on a constitutional basis for the hold...

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May 25 Sami Zaptia

Co-Chairs of Economic Working Group in inaugural meeting with Aldabaiba government: important to maintain momentum on economic track

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 May 2021:UNSMIL reported yesterday that on 23 May, the Co-Chairs of the Economic Working Group (EWG) including UNSMIL Coordi...

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U.S. Special Envoy Norland counting on Saleh’s leadership to provide constitutional basis for 24 December elections
May 22 Sami Zaptia

U.S. Special Envoy Norland counting on Saleh’s leadership to provide constitutional basis for 24 December elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 22 May 2021:House of Representatives head Ageela Saleh met U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland in Cairo...

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Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood underscores support for December elections and withdrawal of all foreign forces
May 18 Sami Zaptia

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood underscores support for December elections and withdrawal of all foreign forces

By Sami Zaptia.London, 18 May 2021:Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood and Special Envoy and U.S. Ambassador for Libya Richa...

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May 12 Sami Zaptia

100,000 receive anti-Coronavirus vaccine in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.(NCDC).London, 12 May 2021:  About 100,000 people in Libya have received the first dose of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine, the National C...

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Libya calls for unified international community position on Roadmap and ceasefire
May 12 Sami Zaptia

Libya calls for unified international community position on Roadmap and ceasefire

By Sami Zaptia.London, 12 May 2021:  In its first official comment on the appointment of U.S. Ambassador as Special Envoy for Libya, Libya’s Foreign M...

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May 11 Sami Zaptia

U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland appointed Special Envoy for Libya

By Sami Zaptia.Richard Norland has become the U.S. Special Envoy for Libya (Photo: U.S. embassy Tripoli).London, 11 May 2021:  U.S. Ambassador to Liby...

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