Thirteen Libyan political parties and NGOs support HoR’s controversial law to elect Libya’s next head of state
Sep 14 Sami Zaptia

Thirteen Libyan political parties and NGOs support HoR’s controversial law to elect Libya’s next head of state

By Sami Zaptia. London, 14 September 2021:Thirteen Libyan political parties and NGOs released a statement yesterday supporting parliament’s (the House...

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Sep 13 Sami Zaptia

Five states urge inclusive, free and fair parliamentary and presidential elections on 24 December 2021

By Sami Zaptia.London, 13 September 2021:Five states yesterday urged inclusive, free and fair Libyan parliamentary and presidential elections on 24 De...

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Sep 4 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL concerned by militia clashes in Tripoli, calls for initiation of DDR

By Sami Zaptia.London, 4 September 2021:UNSMIL expressed ‘‘grave concern’’ about ongoing armed clashes, including the alleged use of indirect fire, in...

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Aug 23 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL welcomes release of war prisoners by Hafter

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 August 2021:UNSMIL welcomed Saturday the recent release of detainees as a result of the continued confidence-building effort...

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Jul 30 Sami Zaptia

Coastal Road finally reopened - an important part of the October 2020 ceasefire agreement

By Sami Zaptia.London, 30 July 2021:The main stretch of Coastal Road passing through the former fighting front between the pro and anti-Khalifa Hafter...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

International community urge Libyans to agree on constitutional basis for elections

By Sami Zaptia.LPDF / UNSMIL logo.London, 30 June 2021: In the context of the ongoing meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) in Switzer...

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Jun 7 Michel Cousins

LIA looks to repair asset damage caused by decade of sanctions

By Michel Cousins. On 5 May, the LIA announced the value of its assets up to year-end 2019 (Photo: LIA)Tunis, 7 June 2021:The LIA is looking to work w...

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May 21 Sami Zaptia

Co-Chairs of Berlin Process Political Working Group on Libya: holding of national elections on 24 December 2021 remains the overarching priority

By Sami Zaptia.London, 21 May 2021:UNSMIL reported yesterday that the co-chairs of the Berlin Process Political Working Group (Algeria, Germany, Leagu...

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May 18 Sami Zaptia

ICC Prosecutor Bensouda’s Libya statement to UN Security Council

By Sami Zaptia.ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda presented her report on Libya to the UN Security Council yesterday (Photo: ICC).London, 18 May 2021:In he...

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May 8 Sami Zaptia

HSC accuses leading foreign states of interference in Libya’s decision-making process

By Sami Zaptia.The High State Council (HSC) is pushing back on international pressure to hold elections on time (Logo: HSC).London, 8 May 2021:  The H...

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