May 21 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL meets political parties who ‘‘unanimously’’ call for timely and constitutionally-based 24 December elections

By Sami Zaptia.London, 21 May 2021:UNSMIL reported yesterday that Assistant Secretary-General and UNSMIL Coordinator Raisedon Zenenga held virtual con...

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May 19 Sami Zaptia

Libyans want scheduled 24 December constitutional elections, withdrawal of all foreign forces, improved living conditions and reconciliation: UNSMIL

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 May 2021:As part of ongoing consultations with Libyan interlocutors, UNSMIL reported Assistant Secretary-General and UNSMIL...

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May 1 Sami Zaptia

Military institution must be reunified before elections: Libyan government

By Sami Zaptia.(GNU).London, 1 May 2021:  Speaking at last week’s press conference, Mohamed Hamuda, the Official Spokesperson for prime minister Abd A...

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Apr 15 Sami Zaptia

After Chadian insurgents move from Libya to Chad, U.S. embassy reiterates the need for a Libya free from foreign interference and in control of its borders

By Sami Zaptia.London, 15 April 2021:The U.S. Embassy in Libya underscored in a statement yesterday the need for a unified Libya with control over its...

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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 25 Sami Zaptia

Jan Kubis’ first brief to UNSC is cautiously upbeat after formation of Libya’s reunified government

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 March 2021:In his first briefing to the UN Security Council yesterday, new UNSMIL head, Jan Kubis, had much positive news to...

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Eastern based Libyan government hands over to unified Government of National Unity: Libya finally has one government!
Mar 23 Sami Zaptia

Eastern based Libyan government hands over to unified Government of National Unity: Libya finally has one government!

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 March 2021:In yet another symbolic Libyan occasion in recent weeks, the eastern-based Libyan government today handed over th...

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Mar 19 Sami Zaptia

Political Working Group reviews Libya’s political progress

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 March 2021:The Political Working Group (PWG) of the International Follow-Up Committee on Libya (IFCL) held a meeting on yest...

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Libya’s first female Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush takes over her duties
Mar 17 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s first female Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush takes over her duties

By Sami Zaptia.London, 17 March 2021:Libya’s first ever female Foreign Minister, Najla Mangoush, took over her duties from her predecessor, Mohamed Si...

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Peaceful handover of power ceremony in Tripoli between outgoing GNA and incoming GNU
Mar 16 Sami Zaptia

Peaceful handover of power ceremony in Tripoli between outgoing GNA and incoming GNU

By Sami Zaptia.London, 16 March 2021:The new incoming unified Libyan executive, the three-member Presidency Council and Government of National Unity (...

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