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UN chief hails Libya ceasefire deal as ‘fundamental step’ toward peace
Oct 24, 2020 04:04UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the permanent ceasefire agreement between warring sides in Libya as a “fundamental step toward peace and stability” in the North African country, which has been the scene of deadly fighting.
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Turkey's Erdogan, Libya's Sarraj reaffirm bilateral cooperation in Istanbul meeting
Oct 05, 2020 05:30Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Libya's outgoing Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, who heads the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in the North African country.
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Rival Libyan administrations hold peace talks in Morocco
Sep 08, 2020 00:55Representatives from Libya’s rival administrations have held a meeting hosted by Morocco to discuss peace and stability in the conflict-ridden country in the wake of a recently announced surprise ceasefire to halt protracted hostilities.
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Libya arms embargo totally ineffective: UN official
Sep 03, 2020 07:09A United Nations (UN) official has warned of “blatant” violations of the arms embargo on conflict-ridden Libya, where warring sides have been receiving direct and indirect support from foreign patrons.
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Loud explosion reported in Libyan capital
Sep 01, 2020 08:30A loud explosion has been reported in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, with residents saying the blast was heard throughout the city and a dark cloud of smoke being visible in the sky.
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Haftar rejects Sarraj’s call for Libya truce as ‘media marketing’
Aug 24, 2020 09:49Libyan rebels led by renegade General Khalifa Haftar have rejected a ceasefire announcement by the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli.
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Libya government announces immediate ceasefire
Aug 21, 2020 09:35Libya’s internationally-recognized government has announced a nationwide ceasefire and called for demilitarization in the strategic city of Sirte, which is held by strongman Khalifa Haftar’s rebels.
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Turkey, UAE clash over Libya conflict, trade accusations of interference
Aug 02, 2020 06:17A war of words has escalated between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over Libya, where the two states support opposing sides in the African country’s long-running conflict.
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Turkey warns Egypt of ‘dangerous military adventure’ in Libya
Jul 23, 2020 08:27Turkey has warned that Egypt would embark on a “dangerous adventure” if it went ahead with a plan to deploy troops in the North African country.
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Turkey and Russia declare coordination for Libya truce
Jul 22, 2020 11:12Russia and Turkey have agreed to work harder for a sustainable ceasefire in Libya in coordination with the United Nations.