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Libya: Libya Must Have Functioning Government to End 'Tragic' Humanitarian Situation
UN News, 6 June 2016
The top United Nations official for Libya today told the Security Council about the "tragic" humanitarian situation there, underlining that "personal tragedies and collective… Read more »
Libya Must Have Functioning Government to End Crisis - UN Envoy
Martin Kobler has told to the UN Security Council that civilians have been forced to find shelter in schools, universities and other public buildings, with the number of displaced people reaching nearly half a million.
Two soldiers from forces operating under Libya's Tripoli-based government walking through the deserted streets of Bin Jawad, seen through a hole blown in the outside wall of a family home (file photo).
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Libya: World Powers to Arm Libyan Unity Government
Cameroon Tribune, 22 May 2016
They have agreed to partially lift arms embargo to enable the unity government fight Islamic State (IS) group. Read more »
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North Africa: Egypt Takes Part in Vienna Conference On Libyan Crisis
Egypt Online, 17 May 2016
Egypt has taken part in an international conference in Vienna to discuss the latest developments in Libya. Read more »
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Libya: Messahel to Partake in Ministerial Conference On Libya Monday in Vienna
Algerie Presse Service, 15 May 2016
Minister for Maghreb Affairs, the African Union and the Arab League Abdelkader Messahel will partake Monday in Vienna in a ministerial conference on Libya, which aims at… Read more »
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Libya: Justice and Accountability 'Critical Components' for Lasting Peace in Libya - ICC Prosecutor
UN News, 26 May 2016
Justice, accountability and the deterrent effects of the law remain "critical components" for achieving lasting peace in Libya, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court… Read more »
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Libya: U.S., Allies 'Ready to Respond' to Libyan Arms Requests
Tunis Afrique Presse, 17 May 2016
The United States and other allied nations say they will work to provide Libya's internationally recognised government with weapons to battle Islamic State (IS). Read more »
InFocus
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The U.S. Africa Command says because there are thousands of armed groups in the country, it will be "really dependent" on the Libyan interim government to determine "who is ... Read more »
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Libya's unrecognised government, which is based in the capital, Tripoli, has announced that it is ceding power to a UN-backed unity government. Read more »
