Aug 3 Sami Zaptia

NOC decries increased build-up of mercenaries at its eastern oil sites

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 3 August 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) expressed concern last week about the increased militari...

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Jul 28 Sami Zaptia

U.S seeking to forestall Libyan military escalation

By Sami Zaptia.London, 28 July 2020:The U.S. Embassy reported yesterday that its Chargé d’Affaires, Joshua Harris, visited Misrata to consult with Lib...

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Russian involvement in Libya evident, Kremlin lies every time they deny it: AFRICOM
Jul 25 Sami Zaptia

Russian involvement in Libya evident, Kremlin lies every time they deny it: AFRICOM

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 July 2020:(see 2 photos)U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported yesterday that it has ‘‘mounting evidence that Russia, throug...

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Jul 20 Sami Zaptia

NOC warns of continuing deteriorating security conditions at Gulf of Sirte oil facilities

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 20 July 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Saturday that it was deeply concerned at the serious...

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Jul 7 Sami Zaptia

Russia’s Wagner may booby-trap and plant air defences in Libya’s oilfields: Sanalla

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 7 July 2020:In a lengthy interview on Libyan television last night, National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman Mustafa...

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Jul 3 Sami Zaptia

U.S. discusses DDR with Hafter’s LNA

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 July 2020:The U.S. State Department reported yesterday that it had held virtual talks the previous day with Khalifa Hafter’s...

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Jun 27 Sami Zaptia

NOC expresses deep concern at ‘‘Russian mercenary’’ presence at Sharara oilfield

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 27 June 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) yesterday expressed its deep concern at ‘‘the presence of...

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There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: AFRICOM
Jun 19 Sami Zaptia

There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: AFRICOM

By Sami Zaptia. London, 19 June 2020:There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said yesterday....

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Jun 12 Sami Zaptia

U.S calls for de-escalation, ceasefire and a return to political negotiations

By Sami Zaptia.London, 12 June 2020:At a U.S Department of State Special Briefing on Libya (and Iraq) held in Washington DC yesterday, David Schenker,...

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Jun 10 Sami Zaptia

Haftar should publicly renew his 2011 pledge to stop using landmines, destroy his stocks: HRW

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 June 2020:Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Hafter should publicly renew his 2011 pledge to stop using landmines and in...

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