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Tag: UNSMIL
Libya: Future National Army to be Regionalized, Kobler
Head of UNSMIL Wednesday indicated that the future Libyan army may be decentralized in a move to end divisions among regions failing to form a ... Read More
Libya: UNSMIL Mandate Extended for Six Months
The UN Security Council Monday extended the mandate of the UN support mission in Libya, UNSMIL, for six months, and entrusted it with new prerogatives ... Read More
Libya: UN Condemns Killing of 12 Egyptians, 3 Libyans
UNSMIL Chief Martin Kobler Wednesday condemned the death of 12 Egyptians and 3 Libyans at Bani Walid the previous day following undetailed incidents. “I strongly ... Read More
Libya: GNA Opponents “Sabotage” Vote
Lawmakers opposed to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) Monday disrupted meeting of the internationally recognized legislature to back the unity government. The long-waited ... Read More
UNSMIL Returns to Libya, HoR Due to Endorse GNA
The UN Special Mission for Libya (UNSMIL) has returned to the North African country and is due to assist Monday Libyan lawmakers in the House ... Read More
Libya: Tripoli-based Self-imposed Government Backtracks on Giving up Power
Khalifa Ghweil, chief of Tripoli’s so-called National Salvation Government dealt serious blow to the Libyan political process and the unity government Wednesday as he nullified ... Read More
Libya: Tripoli Unrecognized Administration Steps Aside, GNA Gains Currency
Tripoli-based and Islamist-backed government announced Tuesday it was ceding power “in the high national interest” in a move to avoid bloodshed, leaving Serraj-led unity government ... Read More
Libya: UNSMIL Head Denied Landing in Tripoli
UNSMIL Head Martin Kobler announced Wednesday he has been refused landing in Tripoli as he tries to establish the unity government in the capital city ... Read More
Tunisia to Host Ministerial Meeting of Libya’s Neighbors
Tunisian capital Tunis will host on March 21 a regional ministerial meeting of Libya’s neighbors to discuss political turmoil which has crippled the North African ... Read More
Libya: France to table sanctions against political process spoilers
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault Thursday announced Paris will next Monday propose sanctions against Libyan officials who still pose a threat to the UN-backed political ... Read More