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

Quick negotiations required for ceasefire, time for Libyans to act to stop Russian and other interference: U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo on Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 June 2020:As both the warring Libyan sides pour over every reported phone call and every reported utterance by the internati...

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Jun 10 Sami Zaptia

U.S expresses concern for continued escalation of fighting in Sirte

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 June 2020:The U.S. Embassy said yesterday that the U.S. is concerned for the continued escalation in Sirte. It said that it...

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Cairo Libya peace initiative seen as attempt to keep Hafter and Saleh relevant – so far ignored by Tripoli
Jun 7 Sami Zaptia

Cairo Libya peace initiative seen as attempt to keep Hafter and Saleh relevant – so far ignored by Tripoli

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 June 2020:At a Cairo press conference yesterday led by Egypt President Sissi, Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR) head Age...

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Jun 5 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s forces retreat, giving up Tarhuna - their last stronghold in western Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 5 June 2020:The Khalifa Hafter led Libyan National Army (LNA) and their aligned forces gave up attempting to defend their last...

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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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Jun 1 Sami Zaptia

Continued Tripoli civilian shelling attributed to Hafter’s forces kills 5 and injures 12

By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 June 2020:Five civilians were killed and 12 were injured by shelling attributed to the Khalifa Hafter forces in a park in the...

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May 26 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s strategic withdrawal looking like a full retreat, Wagner makes hasty exit

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 May 2020:The so-called strategic retreat announced by the Khalifa Hafter-led Libyan National Army and its allied local and f...

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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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May 18 Sami Zaptia

Serraj and NATO Secretary General discuss Libya situation

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: PC/GNA).London, 18 May 2020:Faiez Serraj, the internationally recognized prime minister of Libya, held a telephone call on Satur...

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