Bathily's first remarks to UNSC reflect the scale of the Libya problem
Oct 24 Sami Zaptia

Bathily's first remarks to UNSC reflect the scale of the Libya problem

UNSMIL head Abdoulaye Bathily’s maiden presentation on the Libya problem to the UN Security Council reflected the huge task ahead of him. He made no o...

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Tripoli objects to new nominee as UNSMIL head – UN says consultations still ongoing
Aug 17 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli objects to new nominee as UNSMIL head – UN says consultations still ongoing

Libya’s envoy to the UN, Taher Al-Sunni, told the UN Security Council and media in New York that the Tripoli-based Libyan government, headed by Abd Al...

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Feb 1 Sami Zaptia

HoR demands non-interference in Libyan affairs by some foreign ambassadors and Stephanie Williams

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: HoR).Tripoli, 1 February 2022:At the House of Representatives’ (HoR) session on Monday, the House decided to demand from some un...

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Jan 18 Sami Zaptia

Libyans fear obstructive status quo, want elections, end of transition, support ceasefire, exit of mercenaries, and for UN to end foreign interference: UNSMIL  

By Sami Zaptia.London, 18 January 2021: According to the results of a digital chat held yesterday between Acting UNSMIL head Stephanie Williams and 1,...

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Dec 11 Sami Zaptia

Libya and Britain discuss cooperation in health, education and human development

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 December 2020: Libya and Britain discussed a number of cooperation issues, including the contribution of British companies a...

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Nov 23 Sami Zaptia

U.S House of Representatives adopts Libya Stability Support Act

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 November 2020: The Foreign Ministry of Libya’s internationally recognized government based in Tripoli confirmed last Thursda...

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Aug 8 Sami Zaptia

West and east Libya agreement on need for de-escalation and dialogue: U.S.

By Sami Zaptia. London, 8 August 2020:The U.S reported yesterday that there is agreement between the contesting sides of western and eastern Libya on...

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Jul 22 Sami Zaptia

Political negotiations only option to bring stability and peace to Libya: EU

By Sami Zaptia.London, 22 July 2020:In a statement by the its Spokesperson yesterday on the latest developments in Libya, the EU said political negoti...

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May 20 Sami Zaptia

Williams to UNSC: Foreign interference, increased military build-up and mercenary arrivals continue on both sides

By Sami Zaptia.London, 20 May 2020:In her first briefing to the UN Security Council yesterday since taking over the role of Acting head of UNSMIL and...

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Libya’s eastern government visits Syria, meets Assad, reopens embassy – Tripoli objects
Mar 4 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s eastern government visits Syria, meets Assad, reopens embassy – Tripoli objects

By Sami Zaptia. London, 4 March 2020:A high-level delegation from Libya’s eastern based ‘‘Government’’, which is not recognized by the international c...

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