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Libya: Germany Calls Libya Conference in Berlin
DW, 14 January 2020
With Libya ceasefire talks stalling, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to host a conference in Berlin on Sunday. It will include representatives of top international players and… Read more »
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Libya: Libya's Haftar Leaves Russia Without Signing Ceasefire Deal
DW, 14 January 2020
After several delays, Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar left Moscow without signing a deal to end months of fighting in the country. Russian officials said they're still working with… Read more »
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Libya: Russia, Turkey Determined to Call the Shots in Libya
VOA, 13 January 2020
Talks between leaders of Libya's two warring sides wrapped up Monday in Moscow, with Russia's foreign minister noting some progress, a day after a fragile cease-fire brokered by… Read more »
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Libya: Cease-Fire Takes Effect as Some See 'Second Syria' Brewing
VOA, 13 January 2020
The United Nations, Arab League, and European Union are urging both sides fighting for power in Libya to abide by the cease-fire that took effect Sunday. Read more »
Libya Talks Set for Berlin Following Failed Effort in Moscow
After Libya talks in Moscow failed to produce a peace agreement, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced plans to host a conference in Berlin on Sunday with representatives the two rival Libyan governments and international players. The Moscow meeting between Libya's warring parties with Russia and Turkey as mediators ended Monday. Earlier, the United Nations, Arab League, and European Union urged both sides to abide by a cease-fire that was to take effect on Sunday.
InFocus
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Eastern forces, led by Khalifa Haftar, say they have capture of the coastal city of Sirte, previously controlled by the Tripoli government. The news comes a day after Turkey ... Read more »
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Medical workers are still sifting through the rubble and warn the death toll could rise after a raid on a military academy in Tripoli left more than two dozen cadets dead. ... Read more »
