Jun 10 Sami Zaptia

EU, France, Germany and Italy joint statement supports Cairo initiative, calls for immediate Libya ceasefire, withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, and of military equipment supplied in violation of UN arms embargo

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 June 2020:A joint statement on Libya released yesterday by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Foreign Ministers Je...

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Jun 1 Sami Zaptia

Internationally recognized Libyan government seeks to control ‘‘all’’ Libyan territory, will not negotiate with ‘‘obstacle’’ Hafter

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo MFA).London, 1 June 2020:The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson for the internationally recognized Libyan government based in Tripoli...

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May 11 Sami Zaptia

Turkey warns Hafter that his elements could become a legitimate target if he continues to target its interests in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: Social Media).London, 11 May 2020:Turkey’s Foreign Ministry yesterday warned that Hafter’s elements could be considered legitim...

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Jan 8 Sami Zaptia

Putin and Erdogan call for Libya ceasefire as of midnight 12 January amidst increased Libya diplomatic activity

By Sami Zaptia. London, 8 January 2020: Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan and Russia’s counterpart Vladimir Putin called for a ceasefire in Libya’s fig...

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Dec 3 Sami Zaptia

UNSC expresses concern on Libyan escalation, arms embargo, mercenary involvement and external interference

By Sami Zaptia. The UN Security Council press statement on Libya yesterday called for de-escalation and reduced foreign intervention (Photo: Archives...

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U.S. and Italian drones crash or shot down over Libya
Nov 23 Sami Zaptia

U.S. and Italian drones crash or shot down over Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 November 2019:Two foreign unmanned drones have been ‘‘lost’’ over Tripoli over the last few days.Firstly, two days ago, the...

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Sep 9 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s internationally recognized government condemns UAE support for Hafter

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: PC/GNA).London, 9 September 2019:Libya’s internationally recognized government led by Faiez Serraj strongly condemned on Saturda...

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Jul 9 Sami Zaptia

Russia looking into circumstances behind its citizens' arrest in Tripoli

By Sami Zaptia. London, 9 July 2019:Russia confirmed on Monday the widely circulating news in Libya that two of its citizens have been arrested in Tri...

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Jul 6 Sami Zaptia

Bashagha on Hafter and the motivation for foreign interference in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.The PC/GNA Minister of Interior-designate Fathi Bashagha speaking on Hafter and foreign intervention (Photo: MoI archives).London, 6 Ju...

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Bashagha recognizes Hafter's role
Feb 16 Sami Zaptia

Bashagha recognizes Hafter's role

By Sami Zaptia.London, 16 February 2019:Libya's Presidency Council and Government of National Accord (PC/GNA) Interior Minister-designate, Fathi Basha...

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