Biarritz G7 summit non-binding declaration on Libya calls for truce, political solution and conference
Aug 27 Sami Zaptia

Biarritz G7 summit non-binding declaration on Libya calls for truce, political solution and conference

By Sami Zaptia.London, 27 August 2019:At the conclusion of its summit yesterday in Biarritz, France, the G7 issued a non-binding declaration on severa...

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Richard Norland confirmed as new U.S. ambassador to Libya
Aug 19 Sami Zaptia

Richard Norland confirmed as new U.S. ambassador to Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 August 2019:Richard Norland has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Libya. He succeeds Peter Bodde.The U.S. embassy...

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Mar 2 Sami Zaptia

UN Secretary General all but recognizes Hafter's role in Libya solution

By Sami Zaptia.London, 2 March 2019:Over two statements released yesterday, one by the leading western states and the second by the UN Secretary Gener...

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Sep 12 Sami Zaptia

UN and US impose sanctions on militia leader Ibrahim Jadhran

By Sami Zaptia.The UN and U.S. today announced the imposition of financial sanctions and a travel ban on militia leader Ibrahim Jadhran (File photo).D...

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May 23 Sami Zaptia

Algeria held tripartite meeting on Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 May 2018:Algeria held a tripartite consultative ministerial meeting on Libya's developments in its capital Algiers on Monday...

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No 17 December deadline says UN Security Council
Dec 15 Michel Cousins

No 17 December deadline says UN Security Council

By Jamie Prentis.Tunis, 15 December 2017:The UN Security Council’s president has said that 17 December is not a deadline for the Libyan Political Agre...

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Italian PM meets Salamé in Tunis, reaffirms support of his action plan
Nov 26 Michel Cousins

Italian PM meets Salamé in Tunis, reaffirms support of his action plan

By Vanessa Tomassini.Milan, 26 November 2017:Italian premier Paolo Gentiloni told UN special envoy Ghassan Salamé that his government fully backs his...

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UN chief Guterres "horrified" by Libyan slavery reports
Nov 20 Nigel Ash

UN chief Guterres "horrified" by Libyan slavery reports

By Zeinab Mohammed Salih.New York, 20 November 2017:The UN secretary-general has said he is horrified by the CNN video footage showing sub-Saharan mig...

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UN human rights chief in surprise Libya visit
Oct 12 Nigel Ash

UN human rights chief in surprise Libya visit

By Libya Herald reporters.Tunis, 12 October 2017:The Presidency Council (PC) can and should act on Libya’ massive human rights challenges by combating...

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UN Security Council backs Salamé's Action Plan
Oct 11 Nigel Ash

UN Security Council backs Salamé's Action Plan

By Zeinab Mohammed Salih. New York, 11 October 2017:The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has backed UNSMIL chief Ghassan Salamé’s Action Plan an...

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