Jan 29 Sami Zaptia

In final Libya briefing to the UNSC, Williams asks international community not to let the Libyan people down

By Sami Zaptia.London, 29 January 2021: In her final briefing to the Security Council yesterday before handing over to the new permanent incoming head...

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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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Western and Eastern Libyan delegation meet to discuss unification of budget – part of 2020 Maetig-Hafter resumption of oil production-export agreement
Jan 12 Sami Zaptia

Western and Eastern Libyan delegation meet to discuss unification of budget – part of 2020 Maetig-Hafter resumption of oil production-export agreement

By Sami Zaptia.London, 12 January 2021: A delegation from western and eastern Libya met today at Sirte Oil Company’s offices in Brega, eastern Libya t...

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Jan 9 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL and Libya Security Working Group reiterate support to full implementation of ceasefire, international ceasefire monitors expected

By Sami Zaptia.London, 9 January 2021: UNSMIL reported today that on 6 January, the co-chairs of the Security Working Group (SWG) for Libya, represent...

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Jan 7 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s spokesperson welcomes dispatch of retired international ceasefire monitors to Libya

By Sami Zaptia.Ahmed Mesmari, Hafter's official spokesperson, welcomed Guterres' proposal to send retired international civilian and military ceasefir...

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Jan 7 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL welcomes prisoner exchange as part of ceasefire agreement

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 January 2021: UNSMIL yesterday ‘‘warmly welcomed’’ the news yesterday of an exchange of 35 detainees facilitated by the 5+5 J...

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Dec 31 Sami Zaptia

Guterres calls for formation of international committee to monitor Libya’s ceasefire

By Sami Zaptia.London, 31 December 2020: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for the formation of an international committee...

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Nov 29 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s ceasefire paves way to ending conflict and creating conditions for peace and stability: OCHA

By Sami Zaptia.London, 29 November 2020: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Libya’s ceasefire paves the way t...

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Nov 13 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission ends first meeting in Sirte, decides to reopen coastal road and remove foreign fighters

By Sami Zaptia.Libya's 5+5 Joint Military Commission ended its first meeting at its Sirte permanent headquarters yesterday (Photo: UNSMIL).London, 13...

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Nov 3 Sami Zaptia

U.S. welcomes Libyan Joint Military Commission consultations in Ghadames, warns obstructers of possible sanctions

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 November 2020: U.S Ambassador Richard Norland today welcomed the courageous efforts of Libyan participants in the Joint Milit...

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