Press Release: 05 March 2014 Foreign Secretary welcomes Rome Conference on Libya. Foreign Secretary welcomes the Rome Conference on Libya and reiterates UK support for the Libyan democratic transition. Speaking ahead of the Rome Conference on Libya, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said: ‘Tomorrow in Rome, Libyans will come together with the international community to reaffirm our shared commitment [ Read More ]
TRIPOLI: Libya decided on Tuesday to rehabilitate the family of the late king Idriss, who was overthrown by Muammar Gaddafi, himself toppled and killed in a 2011 uprising after four decades in power. A decree issued by the government stipulates that the heirs of Idriss al-Senussi will regain their Libyan nationality and recover property confiscated by Gaddafi. Idriss, who became [ Read More ]
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 4, 2014 The United States condemns the March 2 attack on Libya’s General National Congress headquarters. We support Libyan efforts to bring those responsible for this act of violence to justice. Violence only threatens to undermine the legacy of the Libyan revolution. We stand by Libya in its efforts to [ Read More ]
New York, 04 March 2014 – In response to questions from the media, the Spokesperson has the following to say: The Secretary-General yesterday, in Mt Pelerin, Switzerland, met his Special Representative for Libya, Mr. Tarek Mitri, who briefed him on recent political and security developments in Libya. In reporting on the work of UNSMIL, Mr Mitri focused on his engagement [ Read More ]
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