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Turkey trying to ‘CONQUER’ Libya, not to bring peace, says top Tripoli govt diplomat visiting Moscow

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020By Editor

While Ankara claims to be supporting Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), its foreign minister on Monday outright rejected the Turkish presence in Libya, blasting it as an “aggression.” … Read More >Turkey trying to ‘CONQUER’ Libya, not to bring peace, says top Tripoli govt diplomat visiting Moscow

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Libyan government must honor its promise, release ‘illegally detained’ employees – Russian NGO

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

A Russian NGO has accused the government in Tripoli of breaking the pledge it made during peace talks by refusing to release two of its employees, arrested last year on charges of “meddling” in an election that never happened. … Read More >Libyan government must honor its promise, release ‘illegally detained’ employees – Russian NGO

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Libyan UN-backed PM says he will respect Berlin summit’s call for ceasefire, but won’t sit down again with Haftar

Posted on January 20, 2020January 20, 2020By Editor

The head of the UN-backed Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj has said he would stick to the truce supported at the Berlin peace conference but would still not engage in direct talks with General Khalifa Haftar. … Read More >Libyan UN-backed PM says he will respect Berlin summit’s call for ceasefire, but won’t sit down again with Haftar

EU

‘Where’s Putin?’ World leaders can’t start Berlin conference photo-op without Russian president (VIDEO)

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020By Editor

Leaders gathering for Libya peace talks in Berlin attempted to take a group photo as the summit got underway, but the photo-op was momentarily delayed as no one could seem to find Russian President Vladimir Putin. … Read More >‘Where’s Putin?’ World leaders can’t start Berlin conference photo-op without Russian president (VIDEO)

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Putin & Erdogan set stage for Libya peace talks at Berlin meeting (VIDEO)

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020By Editor

The Libyan peace talks in Berlin are yet to begin, but Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan have voiced their positions on the conflict, Erdogan speaking against Haftar and Putin calling for dialogue. … Read More >Putin & Erdogan set stage for Libya peace talks at Berlin meeting (VIDEO)

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Libyan National Oil Corporation declares ‘state of emergency’ after Haftar’s forces close eastern oil ports

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020By Editor

Libya’s national oil company has declared a “state of emergency” after exports of its oil from the ports in the eastern part of the country were blocked by forces loyal to the Libyan National Army’s General Khalifa Haftar. … Read More >Libyan National Oil Corporation declares ‘state of emergency’ after Haftar’s forces close eastern oil ports

Russia

Libya’s Haftar positive about outcome of Moscow talks, but needs 2 days for discussions with tribal leaders – Russian MoD

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

The Moscow talks on Libya’s ceasefire haven’t failed despite the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) not signing an agreement. Khalifa Haftar just wanted to discuss it with tribal leaders, the Russian Defense Ministry said. … Read More >Libya’s Haftar positive about outcome of Moscow talks, but needs 2 days for discussions with tribal leaders – Russian MoD

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Libyan General Haftar left Moscow talks without signing truce with Tripoli-based GNA

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020By Editor

Khalifa Haftar, who leads the Libyan National Army, failed to come to terms with the rival Government of National Accord, leaving the closely-watched Moscow talks without signing any agreement, Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed. … Read More >Libyan General Haftar left Moscow talks without signing truce with Tripoli-based GNA

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Libya ceasefire talks in Moscow: Good progress made although not all sides signed the deal, Lavrov says

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020By Editor

Negotiations in Moscow helped to achieve some progress in the Libyan peace process, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. However, not all parties signed the document. … Read More >Libya ceasefire talks in Moscow: Good progress made although not all sides signed the deal, Lavrov says

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Forces of Libya’s Haftar and Tripoli-based GNA join ceasefire suggested by Putin & Erdogan

Posted on January 12, 2020December 1, 2020By Editor

The Libyan National Army led by General Khalifa Haftar and the Tripoli-based GNA have declared a ceasefire starting midnight January 12, after Russian and Turkish leaders suggested it as a way to de-escalate hostilities. … Read More >Forces of Libya’s Haftar and Tripoli-based GNA join ceasefire suggested by Putin & Erdogan