Jul 17 Sami Zaptia

Statement from the governments of Egypt, France, Italy, the UAE, the UK and the US on ongoing hostilities in Tripoli and the situation in Libya

By Sami Zaptia. London, 17 July 2019:Egypt, France, Italy, the UAE, the UK and the US issued a joint statement on Libya yesterday.While the statement...

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Mar 6 Sami Zaptia

13 deaths and 34 injuries from hostilities across Libya in November and December 2018

By Sami Zaptia.London, 6 March 2019:The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 34 civilian casualties – 13 deaths (11 men, one wo...

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Terror suspects killed in large LNA operation in south Libya
Jan 19 Sami Zaptia

Terror suspects killed in large LNA operation in south Libya

By Jamal Adel.Kufra, 19 January 2019:Ahmed Al-Mismari, official spokesperson for the Khalifa Hafter-led Libyan National Army (LNA), announced the deat...

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Dec 22 Sami Zaptia

Despite Serraj reaching political agreement with Sharara blockaders, unconvinced NOC maintains force majeure

By Sami Zaptia.The NOC will continue the force majeure status of the Sharara oilfield as it is not happy with the agreement reached with the blockades...

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May 2 Sami Zaptia

UN human rights report on civilian casualties in Libya: 31 civilian casualties, 4 deaths and 27 injuries

By Sami Zaptia. London, 2 May 2018: From 1 to 30 April 2018, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 31 civilian casualties –...

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Kobler indicates giving up UN job during Tripoli visit
Jun 13 Michel Cousins

Kobler indicates giving up UN job during Tripoli visit

By Libya Herald reporter.Tunis, 13 June 2017:Martin Kobler has signalled the end of his tenure as UN special envoy during a visit to the Libyan capita...

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US objects to UN appointment of former Palestinian PM as new special envoy to Libya
Feb 11 Michel Cousins

US objects to UN appointment of former Palestinian PM as new special envoy to Libya

By Alessandra BocchiTunis, 11 February 2017:The Trump administration in Washington has objected to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' choice o...

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Jan 18 Michel Cousins

Libya Dialogue Tunis meeting postponed till Sunday

By Libya Herald reporter.The Presidency Council meeting with the Libya Dialogue in Tunis in September 2016 (Photo: UNSMIL)Tunis, 18 January 2017:The U...

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Impassioned appeal for Libyan unity by Maltese FM at Libya Dialogue meeting in Valletta, but minimal expectations of breakthrough
Nov 10 Michel Cousins

Impassioned appeal for Libyan unity by Maltese FM at Libya Dialogue meeting in Valletta, but minimal expectations of breakthrough

By Libya Herald reporters. Members of the Libya Dialogue meeting in Malta (Photo: Maltese government)Malta/Tunis, 10 November 2016:In yet another inte...

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Aug 1 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns human rights and war crime violations

By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 August 2016:The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has documented 41 civilian casualties, including 12 deaths a...

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