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Libya: 4th peace proposal draft “positive” but also eyed with “displeasure”

The Tripoli-based government has welcomed the fourth version of a peace proposal draft by UN Special Envoy Bernardino Leon but the internationally recognized Tobruk-based government has stated that it will need time to examine it. Tripoli reacted to the latest draft for a transitional unity government as having “positive proposals that could lead to a […]

Hamas Leaders Seek New Sanctuary in Algeria after Expulsion from Doha

The Gaza-based Islamist movement, Hamas, has reportedly asked Algerian authorities to take in leaders who were expelled from Qatar on the backdrop of a stiffening row between Doha and its anti-Muslim brotherhood neighbors. Al-Sharq al-Awsat newspaper reported the news saying that Qatar, which has been a longtime base for Hamas leaders, has forced them to […]

Libya: Serraj makes unannounced visit to Italy, Rome supports GNA

Italian Prime Minister Renzi promises Italy’s full to Libya’s unity government as designed Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) held secret talks with the Italian Premier. Prime Minister Serraj embarked on Monday on his first Europe tour in his tenure as the new Libyan leader. His visit to the Italian leader […]