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Turkey rejects its inclusion in US list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers, may get a waiver
Nicosia: The Turkish Foreign Ministry last Friday reacted angrily to its inclusion in a US report in the list of countries that are implicated for the use of child soldiers by Turkish-backed…
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6 killed, 13 injured in terrorist attack in central Mali
Bamako: Six people have been killed and 13 more injured as a result of a terrorist attack in the central part of Mali, media reported. According to the RFI broadcaster, the incident…
- Middle East
Libyan experts review draft law on combating violence against women
Tripoli: Libyan experts have held a discussion to review a draft law on combating violence against women in the war-torn country, the Tripoli-based UN mission said. In a statement on Sunday, the…
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Over 1,000 illegal migrants returned to Libya: UNHCR
Tripoli: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that more than 1,000 illegal migrants were returned to Libya. “Record number in returns of refugees and migrants to Libya today. Over 1,000 persons were…
- Middle East
Saudi extends travel restrictions for travelers from India, 12 other countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the extension of the travel ban to India and twelve other countries without prior permission from the concerned authorities, according to the Saudi…
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Over 100 illegal immigrants drown off Libyan coast: Report
Tripoli: More than 100 illegal immigrants have drowned when their boat capsized off Libyan coast, Eugenio Ambrosi, chief of staff of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), revealed later on Thursday. “Reports of…
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UNSC extends ban on illicit oil export from Libya
United Nations: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the ban on the illicit export of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products from Libya, till July 30,…
- Middle East
Libya’s first female cabinet minister light up hope for more reforms
Tripoli: In a move that Libyan women are taking major pride in, Najla El-Mangoush, the first female cabinet minister in the history of Libya will take the oath as foreign minister next week.…
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Libyan National Army welcomes election of transitional executive authority
Cairo: The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has welcomed the election of a transitional executive authority in the country, LNA spokesman Maj. Gen. Ahmad al-Mismari said. In…
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International working group reiterates support for Libyan ceasefire
Tripoli: The International Follow-Up Committee for Libya Security Working Group reiterated on Saturday their full and continued commitment to the implementation of the Libyan ceasefire agreement. “They reiterated their commitment to facilitating…
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UN says breakthrough achieved in Libya transition talks
Cairo: The top UN official for Libya said Saturday an advisory committee for representatives of Libya’s different regions has proposed a way forward for choosing a transitional government that would lead the war-torn…
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Western nations back UN-facilitated Libyan political dialogue
Tripoli: Germany, Italy, the US, France and the UK have reiterated full support for the success of the UN-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) and interrelated economic and security dialogues, according to a…
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Turkey opens criminal case over ship’s inspection in Mediterranean by EU force
Ankara: Turkey started a criminal case over the inspection of its cargo ship in the Mediterranean by the European Union’s naval mission Irini, tasked to monitor the international embargo on arms supplies…
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Libya initiates a fresh peace process, but serious obstacles remain
Talmiz Ahmad On November 9, Libya’s rival factions met in Tunis, under the umbrella of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, to end the nine-year civil conflict in the country, set up a…
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Libyan factions sign countrywide UN-brokered cease-fire
Geneva: The rival sides in Libya’s conflict signed a permanent cease-fire Friday, a deal the United Nations billed as historic after years of fighting that has split the North African country in…
