New Libyan government’s first press conference sets out progress, challenges and plans
Mar 25 Sami Zaptia

New Libyan government’s first press conference sets out progress, challenges and plans

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 March 2021:Speaking at yesterday’s first Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) press conference, its Spokesperson Mohame...

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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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Mar 1 Sami Zaptia

5+5 JMC confirms safety of Sirte to hold HoR government endorsement session – contradicting earlier statement from Tripoli

By Sami Zaptia.The 5+5 JMC said it is ready to secure a reunified session of the HoR in Sirte (Photo: JMC).London, 1 March 2021:The 5 + 5 Joint Milita...

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Feb 24 Sami Zaptia

Tobruk HoR says the ‘‘5 Military Commission’’ says its ready to host reunified session in Sirte

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: Tobruk HoR).London, 24 February 2021: Libya’s Tobruk based parliament, the House of Representatives (HoR), reported yesterday th...

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Feb 23 Sami Zaptia

As one deadline passes: HoR Tobruk starts preparations to hold session in Sirte to endorse new GNU

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: Tobruk HoR).London, 23 February 2021: The House of Representatives (HoR), the internationally recognized Libyan parliament heade...

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Feb 19 Sami Zaptia

Kubis continues meetings with Libya’s leading stakeholders in Tripoli

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 February 2021: Special Envoy Ján Kubiš, ASG/UNSMIL Coordinator Raisedon Zenenga and ASG/Humanitarian Coordinator Georgette G...

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Demining begins on Sirte-Misrata coastal road – part of ceasefire agreement
Feb 11 Sami Zaptia

Demining begins on Sirte-Misrata coastal road – part of ceasefire agreement

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 February 2021: Military engineering teams began to clear mines and war remnants from the coastal road linking Sirte - Misrat...

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Feb 6 Sami Zaptia

5+5 JMC calls on UNSC to oblige members to remove mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya, demining to start from 10 February

By Sami Zaptia.London, 6 February 2021: Meeting for a seventh round at its permanent base in Sirte from 4-7 February, the 5+5 Joint Military Commissio...

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Maetig Moscow meeting: Russia supports LPDF Libyan unified government solution
Jan 31 Sami Zaptia

Maetig Moscow meeting: Russia supports LPDF Libyan unified government solution

By Sami Zaptia.London, 31 January 2021: During Friday’s meeting in Moscow by Libya’s Deputy President of the Presidency Council, Ahmed Maetig, with Ru...

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Jan 24 Sami Zaptia

As deadline for Libya ceasefire withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries passes, UNSMIL promises continued support

By Sami Zaptia.LPDF / UNSMIL logo.London, 24 January 2021: As the 90-day deadline for the withdrawal of all foreign troops and mercenaries from all Li...

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