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Libya: Head of GNA expected to resign by week’s end

Head of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), Faiez Serraj, is expected to step down by the end of this week to help form a new unit government next month, after the Geneva talks. Serraj will make the announcement by the end of this week, and has already discussed the move with Libyan sides […]

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Several UN Security Council members welcome Libyan dialogue as a ‘Positive Step’

Several members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday welcomed the inter-Libyan dialogue held in Bouznika and its outcome, considering it a “positive step” towards the rapid resumption of the political process and a way out of the crisis in Libya. “The outcome of the mediation talks held in Switzerland and Morocco are positive steps […]

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Morocco reaps benefits of its neutral stand in Libya

Moroccan diplomacy enjoys the trust of the Libyan rivals for its neutrality and non-interference in domestic Libyan issues. The success of the Bouznika talks last week, which paved the way for an end of the institutional divisions in the country, is a landmark achievement of the Moroccan mediation. The Moroccan-hosted talks received international acclaim from […]

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Eastern Libyan government resigns amid protests

The parallel Libyan government opposed to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has stepped down amid protests over deteriorating living conditions. Prime Minister of the administration, Abdullah Al-Thani, reportedly turned in Sunday his resignation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aguila Saleh, during an urgent meeting in which they discussed the […]

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Outcome of Bouznika inter-Libyan dialogue rekindles hopes for peace

Morocco managed to bring Libyan rivals from West and East around the negotiation table in Bouznika, near Rabat, where a landmark agreement was achieved concerning sovereignty positions. The deal rekindles hopes for peace in the crisis-torn country and shows once again the trust enjoyed by Morocco for its neutrality and respect for Libya’s sovereignty and […]

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Bouznika’s compromises confirm Libyans are capable of solving their problems without tutelage or influence

The compromises reached by the two delegations of the Libyan High Council of State and the Tobruk Parliament at their meetings held in Bouznika have confirmed Morocco’s belief that Libyans are capable of finding solutions to their problems without tutelage or influence as they are able to determine the interest of Libya and the way […]

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Libyan Conflict: International, regional organizations commend Morocco’s constructive role in advancing a peaceful settlement

As Moroco is hosting an inter-Libyan dialogue that seeks to foster the recently-decreed ceasefire, build trust between the Libyan parties, and pave the way for a lasting political solution, several international and regional organizations have commended the Kingdom for its active and constructive contribution to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya. The United […]

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Inter-Libyan dialogue resumes in Bouznika

The Inter-Libyan dialogue that opened Sunday in Bouznika, to the south of capital Rabat, resumed this Monday with the participation of the delegations of the High Council of State and the Tobruk-based House of Representatives. The delegation of the Tobruk Parliament is led by MP Youssef El Akkouri and that of the High Council of […]

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Inter-Libyan talks in Morocco to foster ceasefire, seek political consensus – FM says

Morocco is facilitating dialogue between Libyan rivals in order to foster ceasefire, build trust and assist Libyans reach a lasting political solution, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. Speaking at the opening of inter-Libyan talks in Bouznika (south of Rabat), the Minister pointed out that the positive dynamics observed recently in the Libyan dossier, in […]