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Reasons behind Sarraj's desire to leave political scene in Libya

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 01:04 GMT

Libya has been marred in violence between competing forces, militias, and extremists since the toppling and killing of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Wrap-up: Ceasefire announced in Libya; world welcomes

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 - 09:12 GMT

Libya witnessed, Friday, huge ‘positive development’ regarding its political situation as both of the Presidential Council and the House of Representatives issued statements to announce cease fire and stopping all military operations in all Libyan territories.

Libyan Parliament’s Speaker to visit Egypt Sunday

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 - 09:11 GMT

Speaker of the Libyan Parliament Aguila Saleh will visit Egypt Sunday, according to Libyan media outlets.

Turkish dissidence: Erdogan destroyed country's foreign policy, freedom of press

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 - 04:20 GMT

Kilicdaroglu emphasized the need to amend the constitution to get rid of Erdogan's policies that ruined the country.

Meet the man 'helping' Erdogan recruit fighters into Libya

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 - 03:37 GMT

A picture of a "terrorist" kissing Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's head resurfaced online, further revealing the history of the relationship between the Turkish leader and terrorist organizations.

Heads of warring Libyan sides to meet in Moscow

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 - 06:56 GMT

Russia's foreign ministry said the heads of Libya's two warring factions will hold talks in Moscow on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.

President of the European Council visits Egypt this week

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 - 12:05 GMT

President of the European Council Charles Michel will visit Egypt this week in a tour that includes Turkey, at the time where Libyan crisis sees a stand-off.

Tebboune invites Sisi to visit Algeria

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 - 01:46 GMT

In a press conference with the Algerian Foreign Minister, Shoukry said that both countries have strong consensus on rejection of any foreign military presence in the Libyan territories.

Egypt’s FM in Algeria for Libya

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 03:33 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry flew to Algeria on Thursday to convey President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's message to Algerian President Abdel Madjid Tebboune.

Libyan parliament authorizes Haftar to disable militia-controlled airports

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 02:00 GMT

The Libyan Parliament held Saturday an emergency session, in which it voted on a bundle of decisions, including the rejection of the MoUs inked between the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Turkey.

Libyan Parliament votes to demand withdrawal of GNA's int'l recognition

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 12:16 GMT

Belhiq added that the Libyan parliament also unanimously voted to cut relations with Turkey.

Libyan Parliament votes to reject Erdogan-Sarraj MoU, refer signatories to top prosecutor

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 11:19 GMT

The voting session came after the head of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar made a televised speech, and called on all Libyans to take up arms in response to a prospective military intervention from Turkey.

Egypt condemns signing of MoUs between Turkey, Sarraj on maritime jurisdictions

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 - 11:04 GMT

Egypt called upon the international community to face this ‘negative approach,” which coincides with Germany’s efforts to reach a comprehensive peaceful solution among the conflicting parties of Libya.

Libyan lawmakers emphasize Libya's civilian status, democratic transition

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 04:35 GMT

“We affirm Libya’s unity, and its sovereignty over all its territories,” Libyan lawmakers said in their concluding statement.

Sisi, Haftar discuss Libya’s turmoil

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 - 12:01 GMT

Since April 4, LNA troops have took military advance on Tripoli-based militias affiliated to the internationally-recognized government that is led by Faiz al Sarraj.

Macron, Sarraj of Libya mull elections, illegal immigration

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 08:28 GMT

Macron had a phone call with Fayez al-Sarraj to discuss elections in Libya, political and security conditions and combating illegal immigration.

Haftar, Sarraj abide by ceasefire agreement: Paris

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 - 12:22 GMT

Libya's presidential council chief Fayez al Sarraj and head of the Libyan National Army General Khalifa Haftar announced their abidance by ceasefire agreement.

Libya’s Haftar and Sarraj meet in Abu Dhabi to reconcile

Wed, 03 May 2017 - 08:08 GMT

The head of the U.N.-backed Libyan Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, met Monday with Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern “Operation Dignity” forces, in Abu Dahbi

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